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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,280.54, 32,127.14 and 12,670.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,280.54, 32,127.14 and 12,670.25 is: 17,484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,280.54 : 32,127.14 = 12,670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,280.54/32,127.14 = 12,670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,280.54x = 32,127.14 × 12,670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,280.54x = 407,058,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,058,874.80/23,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.94

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