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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.33, 32,354.61 and 12,834.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.33, 32,354.61 and 12,834.96 is: 17,712.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.33 : 32,354.61 = 12,834.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.33/32,354.61 = 12,834.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.33x = 32,354.61 × 12,834.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.33x = 415,270,125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,270,125.17/23,445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.27

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