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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,324.97, 32,188.12 and 12,714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,324.97, 32,188.12 and 12,714.64 is: 17,546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,324.97 : 32,188.12 = 12,714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,324.97/32,188.12 = 12,714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,324.97x = 32,188.12 × 12,714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,324.97x = 409,260,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,260,358.08/23,324.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,546.02

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