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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.87, 32,215.39 and 12,734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.87, 32,215.39 and 12,734.88 is: 17,573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.87 : 32,215.39 = 12,734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.87/32,215.39 = 12,734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.87x = 32,215.39 × 12,734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.87x = 410,259,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,259,125.80/23,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,573.84

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