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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.48, 32,116.68 and 12,662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.48, 32,116.68 and 12,662.80 is: 17,475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.48 : 32,116.68 = 12,662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.48/32,116.68 = 12,662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.48x = 32,116.68 × 12,662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.48x = 406,687,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,687,095.50/23,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.02

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