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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.46, 32,310.36 and 12,803.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.46, 32,310.36 and 12,803.13 is: 17,668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.46 : 32,310.36 = 12,803.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.46/32,310.36 = 12,803.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.46x = 32,310.36 × 12,803.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.46x = 413,673,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,673,739.43/23,413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.21

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