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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.28, 32,306.19 and 12,799.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.28, 32,306.19 and 12,799.91 is: 17,663.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.28 : 32,306.19 = 12,799.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.28/32,306.19 = 12,799.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.28x = 32,306.19 × 12,799.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.28x = 413,516,357.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,516,357.21/23,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.88

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