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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.67, 32,268.07 and 12,772.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.67, 32,268.07 and 12,772.33 is: 17,625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.67 : 32,268.07 = 12,772.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.67/32,268.07 = 12,772.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.67x = 32,268.07 × 12,772.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.67x = 412,138,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,138,438.50/23,382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,625.81

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