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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,449.08, 32,359.62 and 12,838.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,449.08, 32,359.62 and 12,838.62 is: 17,717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,449.08 : 32,359.62 = 12,838.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,449.08/32,359.62 = 12,838.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,449.08x = 32,359.62 × 12,838.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,449.08x = 415,452,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,452,864.52/23,449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,717.24

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