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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.21, 32,252.38 and 12,761.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.21, 32,252.38 and 12,761.62 is: 17,610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.21 : 32,252.38 = 12,761.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.21/32,252.38 = 12,761.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.21x = 32,252.38 × 12,761.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.21x = 411,592,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,592,505.12/23,372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.34

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