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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.92, 32,120.08 and 12,665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.92, 32,120.08 and 12,665.24 is: 17,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.92 : 32,120.08 = 12,665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.92/32,120.08 = 12,665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.92x = 32,120.08 × 12,665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.92x = 406,808,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,808,458.69/23,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,478.40

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