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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.83, 32,476.91 and 12,923.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.83, 32,476.91 and 12,923.69 is: 17,834.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.83 : 32,476.91 = 12,923.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.83/32,476.91 = 12,923.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.83x = 32,476.91 × 12,923.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.83x = 419,721,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,721,508.71/23,533.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,834.82

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