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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,365.03, 32,243.72 and 12,754.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,365.03, 32,243.72 and 12,754.66 is: 17,601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,365.03 : 32,243.72 = 12,754.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,365.03/32,243.72 = 12,754.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,365.03x = 32,243.72 × 12,754.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,365.03x = 411,257,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,257,524.52/23,365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,601.42

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