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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,473.63, 32,394.36 and 12,863.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,473.63, 32,394.36 and 12,863.91 is: 17,752.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,473.63 : 32,394.36 = 12,863.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,473.63/32,394.36 = 12,863.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,473.63x = 32,394.36 × 12,863.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,473.63x = 416,718,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,718,131.55/23,473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,752.61

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