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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.61, 32,381.96 and 12,854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.61, 32,381.96 and 12,854.24 is: 17,739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.61 : 32,381.96 = 12,854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.61/32,381.96 = 12,854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.61x = 32,381.96 × 12,854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.61x = 416,245,396.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,245,396.21/23,464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,739.29

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