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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.61, 32,116.88 and 12,662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.61, 32,116.88 and 12,662.93 is: 17,475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.61 : 32,116.88 = 12,662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.61/32,116.88 = 12,662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.61x = 32,116.88 × 12,662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.61x = 406,693,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,693,803.26/23,272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.21

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