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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.62, 32,220.48 and 12,738.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.62, 32,220.48 and 12,738.46 is: 17,578.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.62 : 32,220.48 = 12,738.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.62/32,220.48 = 12,738.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.62x = 32,220.48 × 12,738.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.62x = 410,439,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,439,295.66/23,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,578.74

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