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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.36, 32,257.96 and 12,763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.36, 32,257.96 and 12,763.84 is: 17,613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.36 : 32,257.96 = 12,763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.36/32,257.96 = 12,763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.36x = 32,257.96 × 12,763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.36x = 411,735,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,735,440.17/23,376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,613.33

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