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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,405.28, 32,297.94 and 12,792.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,405.28, 32,297.94 and 12,792.84 is: 17,653.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,405.28 : 32,297.94 = 12,792.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,405.28/32,297.94 = 12,792.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,405.28x = 32,297.94 × 12,792.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,405.28x = 413,182,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,182,378.75/23,405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,653.38

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