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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,932.54, 34,408.53 and 12,532.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,932.54, 34,408.53 and 12,532.14 is: 18,803.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,932.54 : 34,408.53 = 12,532.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,932.54/34,408.53 = 12,532.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,932.54x = 34,408.53 × 12,532.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,932.54x = 431,212,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,212,515.15/22,932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.52

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