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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,444.97, 32,354.42 and 12,835.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,444.97, 32,354.42 and 12,835.59 is: 17,713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,444.97 : 32,354.42 = 12,835.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,444.97/32,354.42 = 12,835.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,444.97x = 32,354.42 × 12,835.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,444.97x = 415,288,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,288,005.63/23,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,713.31

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