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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,407.91, 32,303.01 and 12,797.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,407.91, 32,303.01 and 12,797.54 is: 17,660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,407.91 : 32,303.01 = 12,797.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,407.91/32,303.01 = 12,797.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,407.91x = 32,303.01 × 12,797.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,407.91x = 413,398,901.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,398,901.08/23,407.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,660.65

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