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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.58, 32,067.78 and 12,627.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.58, 32,067.78 and 12,627.26 is: 17,425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.58 : 32,067.78 = 12,627.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.58/32,067.78 = 12,627.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.58x = 32,067.78 × 12,627.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.58x = 404,928,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,928,195.68/23,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,425.58

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