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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,224.62, 32,049.60 and 12,614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,224.62, 32,049.60 and 12,614.16 is: 17,407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,224.62 : 32,049.60 = 12,614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,224.62/32,049.60 = 12,614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,224.62x = 32,049.60 × 12,614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,224.62x = 404,278,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,278,782.34/23,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,407.34

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