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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.66, 32,312.48 and 12,804.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.66, 32,312.48 and 12,804.06 is: 17,669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.66 : 32,312.48 = 12,804.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.66/32,312.48 = 12,804.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.66x = 32,312.48 × 12,804.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.66x = 413,730,932.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,730,932.67/23,414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.74

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