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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.79, 32,324.83 and 12,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.79, 32,324.83 and 12,813.40 is: 17,682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.79 : 32,324.83 = 12,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.79/32,324.83 = 12,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.79x = 32,324.83 × 12,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.79x = 414,190,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,190,863.88/23,423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,682.49

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