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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,276.88, 32,122.08 and 12,666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,276.88, 32,122.08 and 12,666.96 is: 17,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,276.88 : 32,122.08 = 12,666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,276.88/32,122.08 = 12,666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,276.88x = 32,122.08 × 12,666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,276.88x = 406,889,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,889,102.48/23,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,480.40

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