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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.41, 32,749.68 and 12,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.41, 32,749.68 and 12,977 is: 17,907.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.41 : 32,749.68 = 12,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.41/32,749.68 = 12,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.41x = 32,749.68 × 12,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.41x = 424,992,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,992,597.36/23,732.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,907.69

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