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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.32, 32,220.64 and 12,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.32, 32,220.64 and 12,737.96 is: 17,578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.32 : 32,220.64 = 12,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.32/32,220.64 = 12,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.32x = 32,220.64 × 12,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.32x = 410,425,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,425,223.49/23,348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,578.36

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