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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.28, 32,116.26 and 12,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.28, 32,116.26 and 12,662.76 is: 17,474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.28 : 32,116.26 = 12,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.28/32,116.26 = 12,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.28x = 32,116.26 × 12,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.28x = 406,680,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,680,492.48/23,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,474.14

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