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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.67, 32,266.69 and 12,771.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.67, 32,266.69 and 12,771.33 is: 17,624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.67 : 32,266.69 = 12,771.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.67/32,266.69 = 12,771.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.67x = 32,266.69 × 12,771.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.67x = 412,088,546.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,088,546.00/23,381.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,624.43

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