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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.20, 32,122.33 and 12,666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.20, 32,122.33 and 12,666.84 is: 17,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.20 : 32,122.33 = 12,666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.20/32,122.33 = 12,666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.20x = 32,122.33 × 12,666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.20x = 406,888,382.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,888,382.87/23,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,480.13

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