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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.44, 32,329.92 and 12,817.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.44, 32,329.92 and 12,817.12 is: 17,687.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.44 : 32,329.92 = 12,817.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.44/32,329.92 = 12,817.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.44x = 32,329.92 × 12,817.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.44x = 414,376,464.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,376,464.23/23,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,687.65

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