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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,280.57, 32,127.48 and 12,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,280.57, 32,127.48 and 12,670.20 is: 17,485.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,280.57 : 32,127.48 = 12,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,280.57/32,127.48 = 12,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,280.57x = 32,127.48 × 12,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,280.57x = 407,061,597.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,061,597.10/23,280.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,485.04

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