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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.23, 32,310.27 and 12,803.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.23, 32,310.27 and 12,803.85 is: 17,669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.23 : 32,310.27 = 12,803.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.23/32,310.27 = 12,803.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.23x = 32,310.27 × 12,803.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.23x = 413,695,850.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,695,850.54/23,413.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.32

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