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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292.47, 32,143.57 and 12,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292.47, 32,143.57 and 12,682.08 is: 17,501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292.47 : 32,143.57 = 12,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292.47/32,143.57 = 12,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292.47x = 32,143.57 × 12,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292.47x = 407,647,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,647,294.52/23,292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,501.25

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