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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.74, 32,255.22 and 12,762.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.74, 32,255.22 and 12,762.82 is: 17,613.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.74 : 32,255.22 = 12,762.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.74/32,255.22 = 12,762.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.74x = 32,255.22 × 12,762.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.74x = 411,667,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,667,566.92/23,372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,613.15

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