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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.43, 32,117.75 and 12,663.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.43, 32,117.75 and 12,663.05 is: 17,475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.43 : 32,117.75 = 12,663.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.43/32,117.75 = 12,663.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.43x = 32,117.75 × 12,663.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.43x = 406,708,678.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,708,678.38/23,273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.24

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