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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.44, 32,251.89 and 12,760.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.44, 32,251.89 and 12,760.76 is: 17,610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.44 : 32,251.89 = 12,760.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.44/32,251.89 = 12,760.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.44x = 32,251.89 × 12,760.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.44x = 411,558,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,558,466.58/23,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.22

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