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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.60, 32,215.49 and 12,734.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.60, 32,215.49 and 12,734.23 is: 17,573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.60 : 32,215.49 = 12,734.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.60/32,215.49 = 12,734.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.60x = 32,215.49 × 12,734.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.60x = 410,239,459.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,239,459.22/23,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,573.21

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