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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.92, 32,222.58 and 12,740.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.92, 32,222.58 and 12,740.34 is: 17,580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.92 : 32,222.58 = 12,740.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.92/32,222.58 = 12,740.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.92x = 32,222.58 × 12,740.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.92x = 410,526,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,526,624.88/23,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.75

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