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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,399.02, 32,292.84 and 12,790.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,399.02, 32,292.84 and 12,790.23 is: 17,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,399.02 : 32,292.84 = 12,790.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,399.02/32,292.84 = 12,790.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,399.02x = 32,292.84 × 12,790.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,399.02x = 413,032,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,032,850.95/23,399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,651.72

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