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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,449.05, 32,358.94 and 12,838.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,449.05, 32,358.94 and 12,838.05 is: 17,716.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,449.05 : 32,358.94 = 12,838.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,449.05/32,358.94 = 12,838.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,449.05x = 32,358.94 × 12,838.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,449.05x = 415,425,689.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,425,689.67/23,449.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,716.10

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