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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,276.03, 32,121.65 and 12,666.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,276.03, 32,121.65 and 12,666.38 is: 17,480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,276.03 : 32,121.65 = 12,666.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,276.03/32,121.65 = 12,666.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,276.03x = 32,121.65 × 12,666.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,276.03x = 406,864,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,864,961.80/23,276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,480.00

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