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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.74, 32,314.68 and 12,806.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.74, 32,314.68 and 12,806.28 is: 17,672.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.74 : 32,314.68 = 12,806.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.74/32,314.68 = 12,806.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.74x = 32,314.68 × 12,806.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.74x = 413,830,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,830,840.19/23,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,672.44

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