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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.55, 32,118.36 and 12,664.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.55, 32,118.36 and 12,664.21 is: 17,476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.55 : 32,118.36 = 12,664.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.55/32,118.36 = 12,664.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.55x = 32,118.36 × 12,664.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.55x = 406,753,655.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,753,655.90/23,274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,476.33

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