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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.79, 32,118.06 and 12,663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.79, 32,118.06 and 12,663.39 is: 17,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.79 : 32,118.06 = 12,663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.79/32,118.06 = 12,663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.79x = 32,118.06 × 12,663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.79x = 406,723,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,723,519.82/23,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.60

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