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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.82, 32,261.32 and 12,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.82, 32,261.32 and 12,767.44 is: 17,619.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.82 : 32,261.32 = 12,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.82/32,261.32 = 12,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.82x = 32,261.32 × 12,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.82x = 411,894,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,894,467.42/23,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,619.78

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