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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.98, 32,268.33 and 12,773.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.98, 32,268.33 and 12,773.58 is: 17,626.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.98 : 32,268.33 = 12,773.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.98/32,268.33 = 12,773.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.98x = 32,268.33 × 12,773.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.98x = 412,182,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,182,094.72/23,383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,626.69

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