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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.86, 32,307.56 and 12,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.86, 32,307.56 and 12,801.30 is: 17,666.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.86 : 32,307.56 = 12,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.86/32,307.56 = 12,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.86x = 32,307.56 × 12,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.86x = 413,578,767.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,578,767.83/23,410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,666.11

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