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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.26, 32,310.98 and 12,803.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.26, 32,310.98 and 12,803.47 is: 17,669.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.26 : 32,310.98 = 12,803.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.26/32,310.98 = 12,803.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.26x = 32,310.98 × 12,803.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.26x = 413,692,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,692,663.10/23,413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.16

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