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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.31, 32,254.47 and 12,762.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.31, 32,254.47 and 12,762.63 is: 17,612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.31 : 32,254.47 = 12,762.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.31/32,254.47 = 12,762.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.31x = 32,254.47 × 12,762.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.31x = 411,651,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,651,866.46/23,372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,612.80

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