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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.64, 32,267.46 and 12,772.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.64, 32,267.46 and 12,772.08 is: 17,625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.64 : 32,267.46 = 12,772.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.64/32,267.46 = 12,772.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.64x = 32,267.46 × 12,772.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.64x = 412,122,580.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,122,580.52/23,381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,625.91

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