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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.04, 32,370.87 and 12,845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.04, 32,370.87 and 12,845.62 is: 17,726.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.04 : 32,370.87 = 12,845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.04/32,370.87 = 12,845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.04x = 32,370.87 × 12,845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.04x = 415,823,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,823,983.72/23,458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,726.29

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