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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,457.61, 32,370.29 and 12,845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,457.61, 32,370.29 and 12,845.19 is: 17,725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,457.61 : 32,370.29 = 12,845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,457.61/32,370.29 = 12,845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,457.61x = 32,370.29 × 12,845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,457.61x = 415,802,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,802,461.18/23,457.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,725.70

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