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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.54, 32,267.68 and 12,772.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.54, 32,267.68 and 12,772.21 is: 17,625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.54 : 32,267.68 = 12,772.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.54/32,267.68 = 12,772.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.54x = 32,267.68 × 12,772.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.54x = 412,129,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,129,585.17/23,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,625.53

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