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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.63, 32,219.81 and 12,737.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.63, 32,219.81 and 12,737.49 is: 17,577.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.63 : 32,219.81 = 12,737.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.63/32,219.81 = 12,737.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.63x = 32,219.81 × 12,737.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.63x = 410,399,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,399,507.68/23,347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.78

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