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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.89, 32,269.64 and 12,773.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.89, 32,269.64 and 12,773.45 is: 17,627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.89 : 32,269.64 = 12,773.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.89/32,269.64 = 12,773.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.89x = 32,269.64 × 12,773.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.89x = 412,194,540.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,194,540.20/23,383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.29

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