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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.52, 32,266.92 and 12,771.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.52, 32,266.92 and 12,771.60 is: 17,625.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.52 : 32,266.92 = 12,771.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.52/32,266.92 = 12,771.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.52x = 32,266.92 × 12,771.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.52x = 412,100,195.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,100,195.47/23,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,625.04

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