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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.78, 32,192.14 and 12,717.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.78, 32,192.14 and 12,717.19 is: 17,549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.78 : 32,192.14 = 12,717.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.78/32,192.14 = 12,717.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.78x = 32,192.14 × 12,717.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.78x = 409,393,560.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,393,560.89/23,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,549.62

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