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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,361.78, 32,237.97 and 12,751.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,361.78, 32,237.97 and 12,751.18 is: 17,595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,361.78 : 32,237.97 = 12,751.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,361.78/32,237.97 = 12,751.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,361.78x = 32,237.97 × 12,751.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,361.78x = 411,072,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,072,158.30/23,361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.93

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