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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.66, 32,355.02 and 12,835.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.66, 32,355.02 and 12,835.30 is: 17,712.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.66 : 32,355.02 = 12,835.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.66/32,355.02 = 12,835.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.66x = 32,355.02 × 12,835.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.66x = 415,286,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,286,388.21/23,445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.72

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