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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.83, 32,492.09 and 12,934.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.83, 32,492.09 and 12,934.69 is: 17,849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.83 : 32,492.09 = 12,934.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.83/32,492.09 = 12,934.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.83x = 32,492.09 × 12,934.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.83x = 420,274,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,274,884.47/23,544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,849.99

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