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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.44, 32,120.82 and 12,664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.44, 32,120.82 and 12,664.44 is: 17,477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.44 : 32,120.82 = 12,664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.44/32,120.82 = 12,664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.44x = 32,120.82 × 12,664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.44x = 406,792,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,792,197.64/23,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.32

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