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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,412.87, 32,310.33 and 12,803.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,412.87, 32,310.33 and 12,803.31 is: 17,668.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,412.87 : 32,310.33 = 12,803.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,412.87/32,310.33 = 12,803.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,412.87x = 32,310.33 × 12,803.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,412.87x = 413,679,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,679,171.19/23,412.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.88

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