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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,384.79, 32,270.48 and 12,774.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,384.79, 32,270.48 and 12,774.47 is: 17,628.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,384.79 : 32,270.48 = 12,774.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,384.79/32,270.48 = 12,774.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,384.79x = 32,270.48 × 12,774.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,384.79x = 412,238,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,238,117.29/23,384.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,628.47

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