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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.63, 32,123.81 and 12,667.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.63, 32,123.81 and 12,667.95 is: 17,482.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.63 : 32,123.81 = 12,667.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.63/32,123.81 = 12,667.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.63x = 32,123.81 × 12,667.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.63x = 406,942,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,942,755.55/23,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,482.14

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