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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.60, 32,117.65 and 12,663.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.60, 32,117.65 and 12,663.27 is: 17,475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.60 : 32,117.65 = 12,663.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.60/32,117.65 = 12,663.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.60x = 32,117.65 × 12,663.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.60x = 406,714,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,714,442.06/23,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.36

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