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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.74, 32,192.70 and 12,717.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.74, 32,192.70 and 12,717.82 is: 17,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.74 : 32,192.70 = 12,717.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.74/32,192.70 = 12,717.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.74x = 32,192.70 × 12,717.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.74x = 409,420,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,420,963.91/23,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,550.82

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