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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.38, 32,326.62 and 12,814.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.38, 32,326.62 and 12,814.78 is: 17,684.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.38 : 32,326.62 = 12,814.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.38/32,326.62 = 12,814.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.38x = 32,326.62 × 12,814.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.38x = 414,258,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,258,523.44/23,425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,684.18

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