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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.92, 32,477.20 and 12,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.92, 32,477.20 and 12,924 is: 17,835.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.92 : 32,477.20 = 12,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.92/32,477.20 = 12,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.92x = 32,477.20 × 12,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.92x = 419,735,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,735,332.80/23,533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,835.33

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