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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,342.58, 32,212.76 and 12,732.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,342.58, 32,212.76 and 12,732.19 is: 17,570.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,342.58 : 32,212.76 = 12,732.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,342.58/32,212.76 = 12,732.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,342.58x = 32,212.76 × 12,732.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,342.58x = 410,138,836.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,138,836.55/23,342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,570.42

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