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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,459.14, 32,371.95 and 12,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,459.14, 32,371.95 and 12,848.68 is: 17,730.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,459.14 : 32,371.95 = 12,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,459.14/32,371.95 = 12,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,459.14x = 32,371.95 × 12,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,459.14x = 415,936,826.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,936,826.53/23,459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,730.27

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