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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,476.41, 32,397.70 and 12,865.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,476.41, 32,397.70 and 12,865.81 is: 17,754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,476.41 : 32,397.70 = 12,865.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,476.41/32,397.70 = 12,865.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,476.41x = 32,397.70 × 12,865.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,476.41x = 416,822,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,822,652.64/23,476.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,754.96

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