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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.65, 32,215.24 and 12,734.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.65, 32,215.24 and 12,734.06 is: 17,572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.65 : 32,215.24 = 12,734.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.65/32,215.24 = 12,734.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.65x = 32,215.24 × 12,734.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.65x = 410,230,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,230,799.07/23,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,572.80

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