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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,247.81, 34,892.17 and 12,727.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,247.81, 34,892.17 and 12,727.53 is: 19,102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,247.81 : 34,892.17 = 12,727.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,247.81/34,892.17 = 12,727.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,247.81x = 34,892.17 × 12,727.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,247.81x = 444,091,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,091,108.62/23,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,102.49

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