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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.61, 32,310.90 and 12,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.61, 32,310.90 and 12,803.24 is: 17,668.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.61 : 32,310.90 = 12,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.61/32,310.90 = 12,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.61x = 32,310.90 × 12,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.61x = 413,684,288.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,684,288.09/23,413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.54

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