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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.61, 32,373.66 and 12,848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.61, 32,373.66 and 12,848.82 is: 17,731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.61 : 32,373.66 = 12,848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.61/32,373.66 = 12,848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.61x = 32,373.66 × 12,848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.61x = 415,963,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,963,330.08/23,458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,731.80

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