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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.91, 32,325.66 and 12,814.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.91, 32,325.66 and 12,814.22 is: 17,683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.91 : 32,325.66 = 12,814.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.91/32,325.66 = 12,814.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.91x = 32,325.66 × 12,814.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.91x = 414,227,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,227,957.26/23,423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,683.98

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