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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.04, 32,117.48 and 12,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.04, 32,117.48 and 12,663.36 is: 17,475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.04 : 32,117.48 = 12,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.04/32,117.48 = 12,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.04x = 32,117.48 × 12,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.04x = 406,715,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,715,211.53/23,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.81

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