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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.83, 32,229.12 and 12,744.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.83, 32,229.12 and 12,744.46 is: 17,587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.83 : 32,229.12 = 12,744.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.83/32,229.12 = 12,744.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.83x = 32,229.12 × 12,744.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.83x = 410,742,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,742,730.68/23,354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,587.06

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