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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.68, 32,261.76 and 12,767.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.68, 32,261.76 and 12,767.22 is: 17,619.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.68 : 32,261.76 = 12,767.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.68/32,261.76 = 12,767.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.68x = 32,261.76 × 12,767.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.68x = 411,892,987.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,892,987.51/23,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,619.07

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