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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.68, 32,036.34 and 12,604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.68, 32,036.34 and 12,604.36 is: 17,394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.68 : 32,036.34 = 12,604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.68/32,036.34 = 12,604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.68x = 32,036.34 × 12,604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.68x = 403,797,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,797,562.44/23,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,394.06

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