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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.72, 32,229.34 and 12,744.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.72, 32,229.34 and 12,744.12 is: 17,586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.72 : 32,229.34 = 12,744.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.72/32,229.34 = 12,744.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.72x = 32,229.34 × 12,744.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.72x = 410,734,576.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,734,576.48/23,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,586.79

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