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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.68, 32,252.46 and 12,761.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.68, 32,252.46 and 12,761.37 is: 17,610.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.68 : 32,252.46 = 12,761.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.68/32,252.46 = 12,761.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.68x = 32,252.46 × 12,761.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.68x = 411,585,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,585,575.47/23,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.44

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