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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.61, 32,267.89 and 12,773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.61, 32,267.89 and 12,773.24 is: 17,626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.61 : 32,267.89 = 12,773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.61/32,267.89 = 12,773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.61x = 32,267.89 × 12,773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.61x = 412,165,696.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,165,696.33/23,383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,626.26

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