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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.71, 32,258.54 and 12,764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.71, 32,258.54 and 12,764.28 is: 17,613.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.71 : 32,258.54 = 12,764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.71/32,258.54 = 12,764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.71x = 32,258.54 × 12,764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.71x = 411,756,973.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,756,973.13/23,376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,613.99

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