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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.30, 32,119.91 and 12,664.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.30, 32,119.91 and 12,664.93 is: 17,477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.30 : 32,119.91 = 12,664.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.30/32,119.91 = 12,664.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.30x = 32,119.91 × 12,664.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.30x = 406,796,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,796,411.76/23,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.60

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