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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.08, 32,266.74 and 12,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.08, 32,266.74 and 12,771.76 is: 17,624.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.08 : 32,266.74 = 12,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.08/32,266.74 = 12,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.08x = 32,266.74 × 12,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.08x = 412,103,059.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,103,059.26/23,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,624.74

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