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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.68, 32,324.42 and 12,813.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.68, 32,324.42 and 12,813.19 is: 17,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.68 : 32,324.42 = 12,813.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.68/32,324.42 = 12,813.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.68x = 32,324.42 × 12,813.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.68x = 414,178,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,178,814.25/23,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,682.05

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