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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.10, 32,090.28 and 12,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.10, 32,090.28 and 12,644 is: 17,448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.10 : 32,090.28 = 12,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.10/32,090.28 = 12,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.10x = 32,090.28 × 12,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.10x = 405,749,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,749,500.32/23,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,448.51

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