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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.94, 32,664.36 and 12,914.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.94, 32,664.36 and 12,914.76 is: 17,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.94 : 32,664.36 = 12,914.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.94/32,664.36 = 12,914.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.94x = 32,664.36 × 12,914.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.94x = 421,852,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,852,369.95/23,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,822.28

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