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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.41, 32,354.97 and 12,834.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.41, 32,354.97 and 12,834.81 is: 17,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.41 : 32,354.97 = 12,834.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.41/32,354.97 = 12,834.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.41x = 32,354.97 × 12,834.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.41x = 415,269,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,269,892.51/23,445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.20

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