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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,380.95, 32,264.78 and 12,770.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,380.95, 32,264.78 and 12,770.97 is: 17,623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,380.95 : 32,264.78 = 12,770.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,380.95/32,264.78 = 12,770.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,380.95x = 32,264.78 × 12,770.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,380.95x = 412,052,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,052,424.43/23,380.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,623.42

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