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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.18, 32,218.58 and 12,737.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.18, 32,218.58 and 12,737.19 is: 17,577.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.18 : 32,218.58 = 12,737.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.18/32,218.58 = 12,737.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.18x = 32,218.58 × 12,737.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.18x = 410,374,174.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,374,174.99/23,347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.03

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