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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.12, 32,253.64 and 12,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.12, 32,253.64 and 12,762 is: 17,611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.12 : 32,253.64 = 12,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.12/32,253.64 = 12,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.12x = 32,253.64 × 12,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.12x = 411,620,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,620,953.68/23,372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,611.62

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