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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,412.76, 32,310.28 and 12,802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,412.76, 32,310.28 and 12,802.98 is: 17,668.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,412.76 : 32,310.28 = 12,802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,412.76/32,310.28 = 12,802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,412.76x = 32,310.28 × 12,802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,412.76x = 413,667,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,667,868.63/23,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.48

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