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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,228.70, 32,054.40 and 12,618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,228.70, 32,054.40 and 12,618.32 is: 17,412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,228.70 : 32,054.40 = 12,618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,228.70/32,054.40 = 12,618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,228.70x = 32,054.40 × 12,618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,228.70x = 404,472,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,472,516.34/23,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,412.62

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