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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,490.33, 32,416.50 and 12,880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,490.33, 32,416.50 and 12,880 is: 17,774.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,490.33 : 32,416.50 = 12,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,490.33/32,416.50 = 12,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,490.33x = 32,416.50 × 12,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,490.33x = 417,524,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,524,520/23,490.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,774.31

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