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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.92, 32,355.36 and 12,836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.92, 32,355.36 and 12,836.24 is: 17,714.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.92 : 32,355.36 = 12,836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.92/32,355.36 = 12,836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.92x = 32,355.36 × 12,836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.92x = 415,321,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,321,166.25/23,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,714.01

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