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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.65, 32,373.41 and 12,848.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.65, 32,373.41 and 12,848.29 is: 17,730.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.65 : 32,373.41 = 12,848.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.65/32,373.41 = 12,848.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.65x = 32,373.41 × 12,848.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.65x = 415,942,814.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,942,814.79/23,458.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,730.90

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