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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.16, 32,254.82 and 12,762.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.16, 32,254.82 and 12,762.76 is: 17,612.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.16 : 32,254.82 = 12,762.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.16/32,254.82 = 12,762.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.16x = 32,254.82 × 12,762.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.16x = 411,660,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,660,526.50/23,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,612.53

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