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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,343.44, 32,212.96 and 12,732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,343.44, 32,212.96 and 12,732.44 is: 17,570.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,343.44 : 32,212.96 = 12,732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,343.44/32,212.96 = 12,732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,343.44x = 32,212.96 × 12,732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,343.44x = 410,149,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,149,580.42/23,343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,570.23

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