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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,228.43, 32,055.54 and 12,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,228.43, 32,055.54 and 12,618.24 is: 17,413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,228.43 : 32,055.54 = 12,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,228.43/32,055.54 = 12,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,228.43x = 32,055.54 × 12,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,228.43x = 404,484,497.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,484,497.05/23,228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,413.34

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