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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,384.69, 32,271.58 and 12,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,384.69, 32,271.58 and 12,775 is: 17,629.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,384.69 : 32,271.58 = 12,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,384.69/32,271.58 = 12,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,384.69x = 32,271.58 × 12,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,384.69x = 412,269,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,269,434.50/23,384.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,629.89

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