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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.79, 32,355.76 and 12,835.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.79, 32,355.76 and 12,835.39 is: 17,713.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.79 : 32,355.76 = 12,835.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.79/32,355.76 = 12,835.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.79x = 32,355.76 × 12,835.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.79x = 415,298,798.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,298,798.35/23,445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,713.15

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