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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,523.92, 32,462.94 and 12,913.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,523.92, 32,462.94 and 12,913.33 is: 17,820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,523.92 : 32,462.94 = 12,913.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,523.92/32,462.94 = 12,913.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,523.92x = 32,462.94 × 12,913.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,523.92x = 419,204,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,204,494.68/23,523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,820.35

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