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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.91, 32,271.03 and 12,775.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.91, 32,271.03 and 12,775.54 is: 17,629.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.91 : 32,271.03 = 12,775.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.91/32,271.03 = 12,775.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.91x = 32,271.03 × 12,775.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.91x = 412,279,834.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,279,834.61/23,385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,629.41

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