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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.88, 32,067.39 and 12,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.88, 32,067.39 and 12,627.28 is: 17,425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.88 : 32,067.39 = 12,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.88/32,067.39 = 12,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.88x = 32,067.39 × 12,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.88x = 404,923,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,923,912.40/23,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,425.17

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