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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.05, 32,327.34 and 12,814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.05, 32,327.34 and 12,814.44 is: 17,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.05 : 32,327.34 = 12,814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.05/32,327.34 = 12,814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.05x = 32,327.34 × 12,814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.05x = 414,256,758.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,256,758.79/23,425.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,684.35

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