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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.83, 32,355.27 and 12,835.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.83, 32,355.27 and 12,835.49 is: 17,712.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.83 : 32,355.27 = 12,835.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.83/32,355.27 = 12,835.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.83x = 32,355.27 × 12,835.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.83x = 415,295,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,295,744.53/23,445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.99

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