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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.78, 32,271.87 and 12,775.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.78, 32,271.87 and 12,775.47 is: 17,629.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.78 : 32,271.87 = 12,775.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.78/32,271.87 = 12,775.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.78x = 32,271.87 × 12,775.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.78x = 412,288,307.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,288,307.03/23,385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,629.87

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