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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.04, 32,265.88 and 12,770.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.04, 32,265.88 and 12,770.44 is: 17,623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.04 : 32,265.88 = 12,770.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.04/32,265.88 = 12,770.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.04x = 32,265.88 × 12,770.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.04x = 412,049,484.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,049,484.59/23,381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,623.23

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