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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.98, 32,117.14 and 12,663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.98, 32,117.14 and 12,663.62 is: 17,475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.98 : 32,117.14 = 12,663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.98/32,117.14 = 12,663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.98x = 32,117.14 × 12,663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.98x = 406,719,256.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,719,256.45/23,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.28

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