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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.64, 32,118.92 and 12,664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.64, 32,118.92 and 12,664.08 is: 17,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.64 : 32,118.92 = 12,664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.64/32,118.92 = 12,664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.64x = 32,118.92 × 12,664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.64x = 406,756,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,756,572.39/23,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,476.39

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