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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.65, 32,116.53 and 12,662.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.65, 32,116.53 and 12,662.37 is: 17,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.65 : 32,116.53 = 12,662.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.65/32,116.53 = 12,662.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.65x = 32,116.53 × 12,662.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.65x = 406,671,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,671,385.98/23,272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,474.22

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