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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,441.98, 32,349.98 and 12,832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,441.98, 32,349.98 and 12,832.28 is: 17,708.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,441.98 : 32,349.98 = 12,832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,441.98/32,349.98 = 12,832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,441.98x = 32,349.98 × 12,832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,441.98x = 415,124,001.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,124,001.35/23,441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,708.57

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