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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,366.61, 32,246.69 and 12,757.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,366.61, 32,246.69 and 12,757.05 is: 17,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,366.61 : 32,246.69 = 12,757.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,366.61/32,246.69 = 12,757.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,366.61x = 32,246.69 × 12,757.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,366.61x = 411,372,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,372,572.88/23,366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,605.15

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