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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,440.62, 32,348.82 and 12,830.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,440.62, 32,348.82 and 12,830.25 is: 17,706.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,440.62 : 32,348.82 = 12,830.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,440.62/32,348.82 = 12,830.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,440.62x = 32,348.82 × 12,830.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,440.62x = 415,043,447.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,043,447.81/23,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,706.16

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