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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.98, 32,315.91 and 12,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.98, 32,315.91 and 12,807.30 is: 17,674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.98 : 32,315.91 = 12,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.98/32,315.91 = 12,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.98x = 32,315.91 × 12,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.98x = 413,879,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,879,554.14/23,416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,674.34

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