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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,404.93, 32,299.14 and 12,794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,404.93, 32,299.14 and 12,794.56 is: 17,656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,404.93 : 32,299.14 = 12,794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,404.93/32,299.14 = 12,794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,404.93x = 32,299.14 × 12,794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,404.93x = 413,253,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,253,284.68/23,404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,656.68

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