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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,403.49, 32,297.33 and 12,793.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,403.49, 32,297.33 and 12,793.12 is: 17,654.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,403.49 : 32,297.33 = 12,793.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,403.49/32,297.33 = 12,793.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,403.49x = 32,297.33 × 12,793.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,403.49x = 413,183,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,183,554.40/23,403.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,654.78

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