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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.78, 32,122.58 and 12,667.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.78, 32,122.58 and 12,667.19 is: 17,480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.78 : 32,122.58 = 12,667.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.78/32,122.58 = 12,667.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.78x = 32,122.58 × 12,667.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.78x = 406,902,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,902,600.20/23,277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,480.30

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