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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,248.19, 32,082.71 and 12,637.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,248.19, 32,082.71 and 12,637.82 is: 17,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,248.19 : 32,082.71 = 12,637.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,248.19/32,082.71 = 12,637.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,248.19x = 32,082.71 × 12,637.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,248.19x = 405,455,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,455,514.09/23,248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,440.30

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