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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.28, 32,268.90 and 12,772.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.28, 32,268.90 and 12,772.94 is: 17,626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.28 : 32,268.90 = 12,772.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.28/32,268.90 = 12,772.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.28x = 32,268.90 × 12,772.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.28x = 412,168,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,168,562.22/23,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,626.64

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