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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,357.52, 32,233.56 and 12,747.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,357.52, 32,233.56 and 12,747.24 is: 17,591.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,357.52 : 32,233.56 = 12,747.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,357.52/32,233.56 = 12,747.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,357.52x = 32,233.56 × 12,747.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,357.52x = 410,888,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,888,925.37/23,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.29

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