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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,442, 32,351.04 and 12,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,442, 32,351.04 and 12,832.08 is: 17,708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,442 : 32,351.04 = 12,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,442/32,351.04 = 12,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,442x = 32,351.04 × 12,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,442x = 415,131,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,131,133.36/23,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,708.86

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