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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.67, 32,271.69 and 12,775.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.67, 32,271.69 and 12,775.35 is: 17,629.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.67 : 32,271.69 = 12,775.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.67/32,271.69 = 12,775.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.67x = 32,271.69 × 12,775.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.67x = 412,282,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,282,134.84/23,385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,629.69

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