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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,364.82, 32,243.52 and 12,754.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,364.82, 32,243.52 and 12,754.54 is: 17,601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,364.82 : 32,243.52 = 12,754.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,364.82/32,243.52 = 12,754.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,364.82x = 32,243.52 × 12,754.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,364.82x = 411,251,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,251,265.58/23,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,601.30

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