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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.93, 32,270.52 and 12,773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.93, 32,270.52 and 12,773.74 is: 17,628.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.93 : 32,270.52 = 12,773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.93/32,270.52 = 12,773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.93x = 32,270.52 × 12,773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.93x = 412,215,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,215,232.14/23,383.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,628.14

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