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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.73, 32,306.81 and 12,800.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.73, 32,306.81 and 12,800.37 is: 17,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.73 : 32,306.81 = 12,800.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.73/32,306.81 = 12,800.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.73x = 32,306.81 × 12,800.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.73x = 413,539,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,539,121.52/23,410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,664.51

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