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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.70, 32,116.78 and 12,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.70, 32,116.78 and 12,663.12 is: 17,474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.70 : 32,116.78 = 12,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.70/32,116.78 = 12,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.70x = 32,116.78 × 12,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.70x = 406,698,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,698,639.15/23,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,474.60

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