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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.55, 32,261.02 and 12,767.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.55, 32,261.02 and 12,767.22 is: 17,618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.55 : 32,261.02 = 12,767.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.55/32,261.02 = 12,767.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.55x = 32,261.02 × 12,767.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.55x = 411,883,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,883,507.85/23,377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,618.77

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