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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.50, 32,119.92 and 12,664.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.50, 32,119.92 and 12,664.95 is: 17,477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.50 : 32,119.92 = 12,664.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.50/32,119.92 = 12,664.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.50x = 32,119.92 × 12,664.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.50x = 406,797,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,797,180.80/23,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.48

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