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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,287.76, 32,136.96 and 12,677.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,287.76, 32,136.96 and 12,677.12 is: 17,494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,287.76 : 32,136.96 = 12,677.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,287.76/32,136.96 = 12,677.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,287.76x = 32,136.96 × 12,677.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,287.76x = 407,404,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,404,098.36/23,287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,494.34

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