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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,280.72, 32,127.42 and 12,670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,280.72, 32,127.42 and 12,670.34 is: 17,485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,280.72 : 32,127.42 = 12,670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,280.72/32,127.42 = 12,670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,280.72x = 32,127.42 × 12,670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,280.72x = 407,065,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,065,334.72/23,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,485.08

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