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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.52, 32,269.92 and 12,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.52, 32,269.92 and 12,774.32 is: 17,628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.52 : 32,269.92 = 12,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.52/32,269.92 = 12,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.52x = 32,269.92 × 12,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.52x = 412,226,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,226,284.45/23,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,628.92

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