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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.62, 32,234.84 and 12,748.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.62, 32,234.84 and 12,748.34 is: 17,592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.62 : 32,234.84 = 12,748.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.62/32,234.84 = 12,748.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.62x = 32,234.84 × 12,748.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.62x = 410,940,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,940,700.17/23,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,592.68

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