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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,357.76, 32,233.95 and 12,747.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,357.76, 32,233.95 and 12,747.48 is: 17,591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,357.76 : 32,233.95 = 12,747.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,357.76/32,233.95 = 12,747.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,357.76x = 32,233.95 × 12,747.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,357.76x = 410,901,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,901,632.95/23,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.65

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