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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.80, 32,192.38 and 12,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.80, 32,192.38 and 12,717.44 is: 17,550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.80 : 32,192.38 = 12,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.80/32,192.38 = 12,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.80x = 32,192.38 × 12,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.80x = 409,404,661.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,404,661.11/23,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,550.08

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