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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.08, 32,268.12 and 12,772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.08, 32,268.12 and 12,772.76 is: 17,626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.08 : 32,268.12 = 12,772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.08/32,268.12 = 12,772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.08x = 32,268.12 × 12,772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.08x = 412,152,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,152,952.41/23,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,626.12

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