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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.60, 32,219.92 and 12,737.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.60, 32,219.92 and 12,737.45 is: 17,577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.60 : 32,219.92 = 12,737.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.60/32,219.92 = 12,737.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.60x = 32,219.92 × 12,737.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.60x = 410,399,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,399,620.00/23,347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.81

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