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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,449.26, 32,359.98 and 12,838.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,449.26, 32,359.98 and 12,838.89 is: 17,717.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,449.26 : 32,359.98 = 12,838.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,449.26/32,359.98 = 12,838.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,449.26x = 32,359.98 × 12,838.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,449.26x = 415,466,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,466,223.62/23,449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,717.67

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