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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.72, 32,267.70 and 12,771.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.72, 32,267.70 and 12,771.99 is: 17,625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.72 : 32,267.70 = 12,771.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.72/32,267.70 = 12,771.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.72x = 32,267.70 × 12,771.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.72x = 412,122,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,122,741.72/23,382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,625.10

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