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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.78, 32,271.75 and 12,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.78, 32,271.75 and 12,775.38 is: 17,629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.78 : 32,271.75 = 12,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.78/32,271.75 = 12,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.78x = 32,271.75 × 12,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.78x = 412,283,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,283,869.52/23,385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,629.68

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