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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,276.62, 32,121.42 and 12,666.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,276.62, 32,121.42 and 12,666.23 is: 17,479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,276.62 : 32,121.42 = 12,666.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,276.62/32,121.42 = 12,666.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,276.62x = 32,121.42 × 12,666.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,276.62x = 406,857,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,857,293.65/23,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,479.23

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