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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.27, 32,306.28 and 12,799.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.27, 32,306.28 and 12,799.90 is: 17,663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.27 : 32,306.28 = 12,799.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.27/32,306.28 = 12,799.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.27x = 32,306.28 × 12,799.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.27x = 413,517,153.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,517,153.37/23,410.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.92

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