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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.82, 32,308.32 and 12,801.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.82, 32,308.32 and 12,801.54 is: 17,666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.82 : 32,308.32 = 12,801.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.82/32,308.32 = 12,801.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.82x = 32,308.32 × 12,801.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.82x = 413,596,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,596,250.81/23,411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,666.13

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