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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.74, 32,306.82 and 12,801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.74, 32,306.82 and 12,801.36 is: 17,665.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.74 : 32,306.82 = 12,801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.74/32,306.82 = 12,801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.74x = 32,306.82 × 12,801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.74x = 413,571,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,571,233.28/23,410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,665.88

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