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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,422.94, 32,323.93 and 12,812.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,422.94, 32,323.93 and 12,812.34 is: 17,681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,422.94 : 32,323.93 = 12,812.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,422.94/32,323.93 = 12,812.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,422.94x = 32,323.93 × 12,812.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,422.94x = 414,145,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,145,270.48/23,422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,681.18

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