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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,422.73, 32,323.85 and 12,813.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,422.73, 32,323.85 and 12,813.05 is: 17,682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,422.73 : 32,323.85 = 12,813.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,422.73/32,323.85 = 12,813.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,422.73x = 32,323.85 × 12,813.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,422.73x = 414,167,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,167,106.24/23,422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,682.27

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