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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,409.73, 32,305.43 and 12,799.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,409.73, 32,305.43 and 12,799.37 is: 17,663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,409.73 : 32,305.43 = 12,799.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,409.73/32,305.43 = 12,799.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,409.73x = 32,305.43 × 12,799.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,409.73x = 413,489,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,489,151.58/23,409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.13

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