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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.93, 32,325.76 and 12,813.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.93, 32,325.76 and 12,813.55 is: 17,683.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.93 : 32,325.76 = 12,813.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.93/32,325.76 = 12,813.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.93x = 32,325.76 × 12,813.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.93x = 414,207,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,207,629.20/23,423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,683.10

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