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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.62, 32,117.45 and 12,663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.62, 32,117.45 and 12,663.29 is: 17,475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.62 : 32,117.45 = 12,663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.62/32,117.45 = 12,663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.62x = 32,117.45 × 12,663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.62x = 406,712,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,712,600.39/23,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.26

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