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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.46, 32,117.52 and 12,663.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.46, 32,117.52 and 12,663.17 is: 17,475.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.46 : 32,117.52 = 12,663.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.46/32,117.52 = 12,663.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.46x = 32,117.52 × 12,663.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.46x = 406,709,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,709,615.74/23,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.25

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