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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.59, 32,219.60 and 12,737.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.59, 32,219.60 and 12,737.14 is: 17,577.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.59 : 32,219.60 = 12,737.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.59/32,219.60 = 12,737.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.59x = 32,219.60 × 12,737.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.59x = 410,385,700.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,385,700.94/23,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.22

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