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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,384.95, 32,271.92 and 12,775.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,384.95, 32,271.92 and 12,775.27 is: 17,630.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,384.95 : 32,271.92 = 12,775.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,384.95/32,271.92 = 12,775.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,384.95x = 32,271.92 × 12,775.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,384.95x = 412,282,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,282,455.28/23,384.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,630.25

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