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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.40, 32,062.44 and 12,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.40, 32,062.44 and 12,623.24 is: 17,420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.40 : 32,062.44 = 12,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.40/32,062.44 = 12,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.40x = 32,062.44 × 12,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.40x = 404,731,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,731,875.11/23,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,420.26

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