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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.83, 32,260.28 and 12,766.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.83, 32,260.28 and 12,766.77 is: 17,618.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.83 : 32,260.28 = 12,766.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.83/32,260.28 = 12,766.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.83x = 32,260.28 × 12,766.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.83x = 411,859,511.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,859,511.06/23,376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,618.28

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