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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349.02, 32,220.52 and 12,738.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349.02, 32,220.52 and 12,738.02 is: 17,577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349.02 : 32,220.52 = 12,738.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349.02/32,220.52 = 12,738.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349.02x = 32,220.52 × 12,738.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349.02x = 410,425,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,425,435.22/23,349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.85

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