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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.52, 32,067.96 and 12,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.52, 32,067.96 and 12,627.24 is: 17,425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.52 : 32,067.96 = 12,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.52/32,067.96 = 12,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.52x = 32,067.96 × 12,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.52x = 404,929,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,929,827.23/23,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,425.69

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