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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.20, 32,215.46 and 12,734.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.20, 32,215.46 and 12,734.12 is: 17,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.20 : 32,215.46 = 12,734.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.20/32,215.46 = 12,734.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.20x = 32,215.46 × 12,734.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.20x = 410,235,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,235,533.50/23,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,573.34

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