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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.93, 32,254.77 and 12,761.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.93, 32,254.77 and 12,761.49 is: 17,610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.93 : 32,254.77 = 12,761.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.93/32,254.77 = 12,761.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.93x = 32,254.77 × 12,761.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.93x = 411,618,924.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,618,924.81/23,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.17

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