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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,248.08, 32,082.55 and 12,637.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,248.08, 32,082.55 and 12,637.73 is: 17,440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,248.08 : 32,082.55 = 12,637.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,248.08/32,082.55 = 12,637.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,248.08x = 32,082.55 × 12,637.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,248.08x = 405,450,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,450,444.20/23,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,440.17

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