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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,628.92, 32,607.93 and 12,873.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,628.92, 32,607.93 and 12,873.74 is: 17,765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,628.92 : 32,607.93 = 12,873.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,628.92/32,607.93 = 12,873.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,628.92x = 32,607.93 × 12,873.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,628.92x = 419,786,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,786,012.76/23,628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,765.77

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