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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,247.63, 32,081.75 and 12,637.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,247.63, 32,081.75 and 12,637.27 is: 17,439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,247.63 : 32,081.75 = 12,637.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,247.63/32,081.75 = 12,637.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,247.63x = 32,081.75 × 12,637.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,247.63x = 405,425,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,425,545.13/23,247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,439.43

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