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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.68, 32,118.36 and 12,664.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.68, 32,118.36 and 12,664.00 is: 17,476.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.68 : 32,118.36 = 12,664.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.68/32,118.36 = 12,664.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.68x = 32,118.36 × 12,664.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.68x = 406,746,687.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,746,687.13/23,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,476.68

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