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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,280.64, 32,127.95 and 12,670.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,280.64, 32,127.95 and 12,670.94 is: 17,486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,280.64 : 32,127.95 = 12,670.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,280.64/32,127.95 = 12,670.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,280.64x = 32,127.95 × 12,670.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,280.64x = 407,091,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,091,438.77/23,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,486.27

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