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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.36, 32,117.65 and 12,663.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.36, 32,117.65 and 12,663.99 is: 17,475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.36 : 32,117.65 = 12,663.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.36/32,117.65 = 12,663.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.36x = 32,117.65 × 12,663.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.36x = 406,737,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,737,598.42/23,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.78

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