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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.41, 32,396.32 and 12,864.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.41, 32,396.32 and 12,864.81 is: 17,753.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.41 : 32,396.32 = 12,864.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.41/32,396.32 = 12,864.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.41x = 32,396.32 × 12,864.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.41x = 416,772,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,772,501.50/23,475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,753.58

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