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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.65, 32,381.28 and 12,854.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.65, 32,381.28 and 12,854.29 is: 17,738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.65 : 32,381.28 = 12,854.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.65/32,381.28 = 12,854.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.65x = 32,381.28 × 12,854.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.65x = 416,238,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,238,137.51/23,464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,738.95

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