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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.93, 32,092.14 and 12,644.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.93, 32,092.14 and 12,644.74 is: 17,449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.93 : 32,092.14 = 12,644.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.93/32,092.14 = 12,644.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.93x = 32,092.14 × 12,644.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.93x = 405,796,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,796,766.34/23,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,449.92

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