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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.52, 32,254.50 and 12,762.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.52, 32,254.50 and 12,762.54 is: 17,612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.52 : 32,254.50 = 12,762.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.52/32,254.50 = 12,762.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.52x = 32,254.50 × 12,762.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.52x = 411,649,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,649,346.43/23,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,612.54

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