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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,419.63, 32,318.44 and 12,808.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,419.63, 32,318.44 and 12,808.59 is: 17,675.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,419.63 : 32,318.44 = 12,808.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,419.63/32,318.44 = 12,808.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,419.63x = 32,318.44 × 12,808.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,419.63x = 413,953,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,953,647.40/23,419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,675.50

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