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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.70, 32,115.40 and 12,662.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.70, 32,115.40 and 12,662.11 is: 17,473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.70 : 32,115.40 = 12,662.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.70/32,115.40 = 12,662.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.70x = 32,115.40 × 12,662.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.70x = 406,648,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,648,727.49/23,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,473.21

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