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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.54, 32,118.29 and 12,663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.54, 32,118.29 and 12,663.58 is: 17,476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.54 : 32,118.29 = 12,663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.54/32,118.29 = 12,663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.54x = 32,118.29 × 12,663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.54x = 406,732,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,732,486.24/23,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,476.17

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