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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.58, 32,372.93 and 12,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.58, 32,372.93 and 12,848.22 is: 17,730.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.58 : 32,372.93 = 12,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.58/32,372.93 = 12,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.58x = 32,372.93 × 12,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.58x = 415,934,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,934,558.81/23,458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,730.59

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