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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.41, 32,261.49 and 12,767.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.41, 32,261.49 and 12,767.73 is: 17,619.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.41 : 32,261.49 = 12,767.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.41/32,261.49 = 12,767.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.41x = 32,261.49 × 12,767.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.41x = 411,905,993.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,905,993.72/23,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,619.83

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