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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.59, 32,220.98 and 12,738.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.59, 32,220.98 and 12,738.14 is: 17,578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.59 : 32,220.98 = 12,738.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.59/32,220.98 = 12,738.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.59x = 32,220.98 × 12,738.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.59x = 410,435,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,435,354.18/23,348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,578.59

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