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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,276.95, 32,122.14 and 12,666.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,276.95, 32,122.14 and 12,666.52 is: 17,479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,276.95 : 32,122.14 = 12,666.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,276.95/32,122.14 = 12,666.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,276.95x = 32,122.14 × 12,666.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,276.95x = 406,875,728.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,875,728.75/23,276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,479.77

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