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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.01, 32,117.37 and 12,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.01, 32,117.37 and 12,663.30 is: 17,475.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.01 : 32,117.37 = 12,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.01/32,117.37 = 12,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.01x = 32,117.37 × 12,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.01x = 406,711,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,711,891.52/23,273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.69

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