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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.24, 32,253.68 and 12,761.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.24, 32,253.68 and 12,761.88 is: 17,611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.24 : 32,253.68 = 12,761.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.24/32,253.68 = 12,761.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.24x = 32,253.68 × 12,761.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.24x = 411,617,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,617,504.67/23,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,611.39

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