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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,276.76, 32,121.93 and 12,666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,276.76, 32,121.93 and 12,666.16 is: 17,479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,276.76 : 32,121.93 = 12,666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,276.76/32,121.93 = 12,666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,276.76x = 32,121.93 × 12,666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,276.76x = 406,861,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,861,504.89/23,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,479.31

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