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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,248.54, 32,082.78 and 12,638.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,248.54, 32,082.78 and 12,638.14 is: 17,440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,248.54 : 32,082.78 = 12,638.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,248.54/32,082.78 = 12,638.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,248.54x = 32,082.78 × 12,638.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,248.54x = 405,466,665.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,466,665.23/23,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,440.52

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