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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.29, 32,266.11 and 12,770.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.29, 32,266.11 and 12,770.92 is: 17,623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.29 : 32,266.11 = 12,770.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.29/32,266.11 = 12,770.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.29x = 32,266.11 × 12,770.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.29x = 412,067,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,067,909.52/23,381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,623.83

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