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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.74, 32,056.98 and 12,619.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.74, 32,056.98 and 12,619.14 is: 17,414.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.74 : 32,056.98 = 12,619.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.74/32,056.98 = 12,619.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.74x = 32,056.98 × 12,619.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.74x = 404,531,518.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,531,518.60/23,229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,414.38

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