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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.22, 32,119.74 and 12,664.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.22, 32,119.74 and 12,664.78 is: 17,477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.22 : 32,119.74 = 12,664.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.22/32,119.74 = 12,664.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.22x = 32,119.74 × 12,664.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.22x = 406,789,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,789,360.46/23,275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.36

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