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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,701.73, 32,707.65 and 12,946.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,701.73, 32,707.65 and 12,946.43 is: 17,865.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,701.73 : 32,707.65 = 12,946.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,701.73/32,707.65 = 12,946.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,701.73x = 32,707.65 × 12,946.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,701.73x = 423,447,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,447,358.68/23,701.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,865.67

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