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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.08, 32,219.91 and 12,737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.08, 32,219.91 and 12,737.16 is: 17,577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.08 : 32,219.91 = 12,737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.08/32,219.91 = 12,737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.08x = 32,219.91 × 12,737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.08x = 410,390,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,390,148.86/23,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.79

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