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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,384.61, 32,269.27 and 12,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,384.61, 32,269.27 and 12,774.24 is: 17,627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,384.61 : 32,269.27 = 12,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,384.61/32,269.27 = 12,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,384.61x = 32,269.27 × 12,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,384.61x = 412,215,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,215,399.60/23,384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.64

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