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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.91, 32,312.55 and 12,804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.91, 32,312.55 and 12,804.54 is: 17,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.91 : 32,312.55 = 12,804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.91/32,312.55 = 12,804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.91x = 32,312.55 × 12,804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.91x = 413,747,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,747,177.41/23,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.25

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