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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.19, 32,266.47 and 12,771.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.19, 32,266.47 and 12,771.89 is: 17,624.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.19 : 32,266.47 = 12,771.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.19/32,266.47 = 12,771.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.19x = 32,266.47 × 12,771.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.19x = 412,103,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,103,805.53/23,382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,624.69

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