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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.56, 32,269.68 and 12,773.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.56, 32,269.68 and 12,773.64 is: 17,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.56 : 32,269.68 = 12,773.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.56/32,269.68 = 12,773.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.56x = 32,269.68 × 12,773.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.56x = 412,201,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,201,275.24/23,383.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.82

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