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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.74, 32,253.84 and 12,761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.74, 32,253.84 and 12,761.82 is: 17,611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.74 : 32,253.84 = 12,761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.74/32,253.84 = 12,761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.74x = 32,253.84 × 12,761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.74x = 411,617,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,617,700.39/23,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,611.77

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