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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.93, 32,215.89 and 12,734.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.93, 32,215.89 and 12,734.47 is: 17,573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.93 : 32,215.89 = 12,734.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.93/32,215.89 = 12,734.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.93x = 32,215.89 × 12,734.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.93x = 410,252,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,252,284.73/23,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,573.51

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