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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.38, 32,117.68 and 12,664.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.38, 32,117.68 and 12,664.06 is: 17,475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.38 : 32,117.68 = 12,664.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.38/32,117.68 = 12,664.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.38x = 32,117.68 × 12,664.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.38x = 406,740,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,740,226.58/23,274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.88

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