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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.88, 32,258.91 and 12,764.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.88, 32,258.91 and 12,764.53 is: 17,614.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.88 : 32,258.91 = 12,764.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.88/32,258.91 = 12,764.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.88x = 32,258.91 × 12,764.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.88x = 411,769,824.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,769,824.46/23,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,614.40

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