Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,363.44, 32,242 and 12,754
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,363.44, 32,242 and 12,754 is: 17,600.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,363.44 : 32,242 = 12,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,363.44/32,242 = 12,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,363.44x = 32,242 × 12,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,363.44x = 411,214,468 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,214,468/23,363.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,600.77
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