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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.91, 32,067.46 and 12,627.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.91, 32,067.46 and 12,627.31 is: 17,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.91 : 32,067.46 = 12,627.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.91/32,067.46 = 12,627.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.91x = 32,067.46 × 12,627.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.91x = 404,925,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,925,758.33/23,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,425.22

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