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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292.90, 32,144.12 and 12,682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292.90, 32,144.12 and 12,682.52 is: 17,501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292.90 : 32,144.12 = 12,682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292.90/32,144.12 = 12,682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292.90x = 32,144.12 × 12,682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292.90x = 407,668,444.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,668,444.78/23,292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,501.83

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