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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,698.14, 32,703.59 and 12,942.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,698.14, 32,703.59 and 12,942.74 is: 17,861.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,698.14 : 32,703.59 = 12,942.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,698.14/32,703.59 = 12,942.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,698.14x = 32,703.59 × 12,942.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,698.14x = 423,274,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,274,062.44/23,698.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,861.07

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