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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,384.73, 32,269.44 and 12,774.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,384.73, 32,269.44 and 12,774.38 is: 17,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,384.73 : 32,269.44 = 12,774.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,384.73/32,269.44 = 12,774.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,384.73x = 32,269.44 × 12,774.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,384.73x = 412,221,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,221,975.50/23,384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.82

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