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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,468.99, 32,387.27 and 12,713.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,468.99, 32,387.27 and 12,713.97 is: 17,545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,468.99 : 32,387.27 = 12,713.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,468.99/32,387.27 = 12,713.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,468.99x = 32,387.27 × 12,713.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,468.99x = 411,770,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,770,810.95/23,468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,545.32

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