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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.81, 32,354.96 and 12,690.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.81, 32,354.96 and 12,690.45 is: 17,512.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.81 : 32,354.96 = 12,690.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.81/32,354.96 = 12,690.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.81x = 32,354.96 × 12,690.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.81x = 410,598,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,598,938.68/23,445.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,512.68

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