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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.76, 32,207.10 and 12,727.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.76, 32,207.10 and 12,727.76 is: 17,564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.76 : 32,207.10 = 12,727.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.76/32,207.10 = 12,727.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.76x = 32,207.10 × 12,727.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.76x = 409,924,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,924,239.10/23,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,564.10

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