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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.62, 32,310.59 and 12,803.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.62, 32,310.59 and 12,803.33 is: 17,668.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.62 : 32,310.59 = 12,803.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.62/32,310.59 = 12,803.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.62x = 32,310.59 × 12,803.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.62x = 413,683,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,683,146.26/23,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.48

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