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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,404.91, 32,298.78 and 12,794.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,404.91, 32,298.78 and 12,794.55 is: 17,656.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,404.91 : 32,298.78 = 12,794.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,404.91/32,298.78 = 12,794.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,404.91x = 32,298.78 × 12,794.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,404.91x = 413,248,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,248,194.16/23,404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,656.47

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