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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,380.74, 32,266.47 and 12,770.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,380.74, 32,266.47 and 12,770.46 is: 17,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,380.74 : 32,266.47 = 12,770.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,380.74/32,266.47 = 12,770.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,380.74x = 32,266.47 × 12,770.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,380.74x = 412,057,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,057,664.48/23,380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,623.81

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