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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.61, 32,215.55 and 12,734.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.61, 32,215.55 and 12,734.30 is: 17,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.61 : 32,215.55 = 12,734.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.61/32,215.55 = 12,734.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.61x = 32,215.55 × 12,734.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.61x = 410,242,495.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,242,495.23/23,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,573.33

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