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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.53, 32,119.02 and 12,664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.53, 32,119.02 and 12,664.13 is: 17,476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.53 : 32,119.02 = 12,664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.53/32,119.02 = 12,664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.53x = 32,119.02 × 12,664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.53x = 406,759,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,759,284.16/23,274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,476.59

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