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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.74, 32,310.96 and 12,803.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.74, 32,310.96 and 12,803.38 is: 17,668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.74 : 32,310.96 = 12,803.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.74/32,310.96 = 12,803.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.74x = 32,310.96 × 12,803.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.74x = 413,689,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,689,499.04/23,413.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.66

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