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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,278.63, 32,125.19 and 12,668.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,278.63, 32,125.19 and 12,668.95 is: 17,483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,278.63 : 32,125.19 = 12,668.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,278.63/32,125.19 = 12,668.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,278.63x = 32,125.19 × 12,668.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,278.63x = 406,992,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,992,425.85/23,278.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,483.52

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