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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,224.89, 32,050.44 and 12,614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,224.89, 32,050.44 and 12,614.70 is: 17,408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,224.89 : 32,050.44 = 12,614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,224.89/32,050.44 = 12,614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,224.89x = 32,050.44 × 12,614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,224.89x = 404,306,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,306,685.47/23,224.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,408.34

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