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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.95, 32,119.47 and 12,664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.95, 32,119.47 and 12,664.55 is: 17,477.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.95 : 32,119.47 = 12,664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.95/32,119.47 = 12,664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.95x = 32,119.47 × 12,664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.95x = 406,778,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,778,714.09/23,274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.11

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