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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.74, 32,113.48 and 12,660.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.74, 32,113.48 and 12,660.42 is: 17,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.74 : 32,113.48 = 12,660.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.74/32,113.48 = 12,660.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.74x = 32,113.48 × 12,660.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.74x = 406,570,081.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,570,081.16/23,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,471.30

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