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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.47, 32,113.88 and 12,660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.47, 32,113.88 and 12,660.82 is: 17,472.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.47 : 32,113.88 = 12,660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.47/32,113.88 = 12,660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.47x = 32,113.88 × 12,660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.47x = 406,588,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,588,054.18/23,270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,472.28

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