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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.78, 32,095.51 and 12,647.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.78, 32,095.51 and 12,647.50 is: 17,453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.78 : 32,095.51 = 12,647.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.78/32,095.51 = 12,647.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.78x = 32,095.51 × 12,647.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.78x = 405,927,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,927,962.73/23,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,453.43

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