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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.27, 32,311.31 and 12,803.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.27, 32,311.31 and 12,803.67 is: 17,668.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.27 : 32,311.31 = 12,803.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.27/32,311.31 = 12,803.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.27x = 32,311.31 × 12,803.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.27x = 413,703,286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,703,286.49/23,414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.86

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