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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.82, 32,091.43 and 12,644.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.82, 32,091.43 and 12,644.45 is: 17,449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.82 : 32,091.43 = 12,644.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.82/32,091.43 = 12,644.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.82x = 32,091.43 × 12,644.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.82x = 405,778,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,778,482.06/23,254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,449.22

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