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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.46, 32,261.55 and 12,767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.46, 32,261.55 and 12,767.24 is: 17,619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.46 : 32,261.55 = 12,767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.46/32,261.55 = 12,767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.46x = 32,261.55 × 12,767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.46x = 411,890,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,890,951.62/23,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,619.15

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