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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,459.65, 32,373.09 and 12,849.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,459.65, 32,373.09 and 12,849.05 is: 17,731.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,459.65 : 32,373.09 = 12,849.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,459.65/32,373.09 = 12,849.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,459.65x = 32,373.09 × 12,849.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,459.65x = 415,963,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,963,533.00/23,459.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,731.02

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