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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,357.08, 32,233.46 and 12,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,357.08, 32,233.46 and 12,747.40 is: 17,591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,357.08 : 32,233.46 = 12,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,357.08/32,233.46 = 12,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,357.08x = 32,233.46 × 12,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,357.08x = 410,892,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,892,808.00/23,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.79

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