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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,242.59, 32,074.58 and 12,632.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,242.59, 32,074.58 and 12,632.29 is: 17,432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,242.59 : 32,074.58 = 12,632.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,242.59/32,074.58 = 12,632.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,242.59x = 32,074.58 × 12,632.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,242.59x = 405,175,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,175,347.58/23,242.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,432.45

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