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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,032.42, 34,548.63 and 12,709.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,032.42, 34,548.63 and 12,709.78 is: 19,064.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,032.42 : 34,548.63 = 12,709.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,032.42/34,548.63 = 12,709.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,032.42x = 34,548.63 × 12,709.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,032.42x = 439,105,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,105,486.60/23,032.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,064.67

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