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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.73, 32,116.79 and 12,663.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.73, 32,116.79 and 12,663.37 is: 17,474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.73 : 32,116.79 = 12,663.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.73/32,116.79 = 12,663.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.73x = 32,116.79 × 12,663.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.73x = 406,706,746.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,706,746.35/23,273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,474.93

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