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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,453.93, 32,366.31 and 12,843.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,453.93, 32,366.31 and 12,843.47 is: 17,723.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,453.93 : 32,366.31 = 12,843.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,453.93/32,366.31 = 12,843.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,453.93x = 32,366.31 × 12,843.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,453.93x = 415,695,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,695,731.50/23,453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,723.93

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