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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,224.74, 32,049.99 and 12,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,224.74, 32,049.99 and 12,614.28 is: 17,407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,224.74 : 32,049.99 = 12,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,224.74/32,049.99 = 12,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,224.74x = 32,049.99 × 12,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,224.74x = 404,287,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,287,427.67/23,224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,407.62

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