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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,367.78, 32,247.59 and 12,757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,367.78, 32,247.59 and 12,757.59 is: 17,605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,367.78 : 32,247.59 = 12,757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,367.78/32,247.59 = 12,757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,367.78x = 32,247.59 × 12,757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,367.78x = 411,401,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,401,531.71/23,367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,605.50

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