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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.91, 32,220.08 and 12,737.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.91, 32,220.08 and 12,737.54 is: 17,577.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.91 : 32,220.08 = 12,737.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.91/32,220.08 = 12,737.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.91x = 32,220.08 × 12,737.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.91x = 410,404,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,404,333.02/23,347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.78

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