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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.27, 32,266.15 and 12,770.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.27, 32,266.15 and 12,770.93 is: 17,623.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.27 : 32,266.15 = 12,770.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.27/32,266.15 = 12,770.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.27x = 32,266.15 × 12,770.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.27x = 412,068,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,068,581.69/23,381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,623.88

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