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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.20, 32,206.21 and 12,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.20, 32,206.21 and 12,727.60 is: 17,563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.20 : 32,206.21 = 12,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.20/32,206.21 = 12,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.20x = 32,206.21 × 12,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.20x = 409,907,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,907,758.40/23,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,563.81

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