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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.96, 32,119.59 and 12,664.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.96, 32,119.59 and 12,664.67 is: 17,477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.96 : 32,119.59 = 12,664.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.96/32,119.59 = 12,664.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.96x = 32,119.59 × 12,664.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.96x = 406,784,007.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,784,007.89/23,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.32

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