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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,449.02, 32,359.41 and 12,838.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,449.02, 32,359.41 and 12,838.02 is: 17,716.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,449.02 : 32,359.41 = 12,838.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,449.02/32,359.41 = 12,838.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,449.02x = 32,359.41 × 12,838.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,449.02x = 415,430,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,430,752.77/23,449.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,716.34

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