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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,448.97, 32,359.95 and 12,839.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,448.97, 32,359.95 and 12,839.59 is: 17,718.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,448.97 : 32,359.95 = 12,839.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,448.97/32,359.95 = 12,839.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,448.97x = 32,359.95 × 12,839.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,448.97x = 415,488,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,488,490.42/23,448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,718.84

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