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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.55, 32,325.27 and 12,812.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.55, 32,325.27 and 12,812.94 is: 17,682.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.55 : 32,325.27 = 12,812.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.55/32,325.27 = 12,812.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.55x = 32,325.27 × 12,812.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.55x = 414,181,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,181,744.99/23,423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,682.28

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