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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.12, 32,214.36 and 12,734.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.12, 32,214.36 and 12,734.13 is: 17,572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.12 : 32,214.36 = 12,734.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.12/32,214.36 = 12,734.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.12x = 32,214.36 × 12,734.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.12x = 410,221,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,221,784.44/23,344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,572.81

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