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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.03, 32,258.96 and 12,765.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.03, 32,258.96 and 12,765.43 is: 17,616.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.03 : 32,258.96 = 12,765.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.03/32,258.96 = 12,765.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.03x = 32,258.96 × 12,765.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.03x = 411,799,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,799,495.75/23,376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,616.31

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