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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,473.59, 32,393.99 and 12,718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,473.59, 32,393.99 and 12,718.68 is: 17,552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,473.59 : 32,393.99 = 12,718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,473.59/32,393.99 = 12,718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,473.59x = 32,393.99 × 12,718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,473.59x = 412,008,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,008,729.14/23,473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,552.01

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