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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.23, 32,329.94 and 12,817.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.23, 32,329.94 and 12,817.04 is: 17,687.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.23 : 32,329.94 = 12,817.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.23/32,329.94 = 12,817.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.23x = 32,329.94 × 12,817.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.23x = 414,373,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,373,908.44/23,427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,687.71

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