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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,442.77, 32,351.05 and 12,832.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,442.77, 32,351.05 and 12,832.42 is: 17,708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,442.77 : 32,351.05 = 12,832.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,442.77/32,351.05 = 12,832.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,442.77x = 32,351.05 × 12,832.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,442.77x = 415,142,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,142,261.04/23,442.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,708.75

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