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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,247.59, 32,082.53 and 12,638.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,247.59, 32,082.53 and 12,638.01 is: 17,440.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,247.59 : 32,082.53 = 12,638.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,247.59/32,082.53 = 12,638.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,247.59x = 32,082.53 × 12,638.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,247.59x = 405,459,334.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,459,334.97/23,247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,440.92

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