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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.93, 32,118.12 and 12,663.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.93, 32,118.12 and 12,663.54 is: 17,475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.93 : 32,118.12 = 12,663.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.93/32,118.12 = 12,663.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.93x = 32,118.12 × 12,663.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.93x = 406,729,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,729,097.34/23,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.74

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