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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.23, 32,117.48 and 12,663.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.23, 32,117.48 and 12,663.87 is: 17,475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.23 : 32,117.48 = 12,663.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.23/32,117.48 = 12,663.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.23x = 32,117.48 × 12,663.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.23x = 406,731,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,731,591.45/23,274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.62

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