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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,484.81, 32,409.03 and 12,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,484.81, 32,409.03 and 12,874.22 is: 17,766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,484.81 : 32,409.03 = 12,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,484.81/32,409.03 = 12,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,484.81x = 32,409.03 × 12,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,484.81x = 417,240,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,240,820.16/23,484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,766.41

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