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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,357.76, 32,233.96 and 12,747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,357.76, 32,233.96 and 12,747.36 is: 17,591.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,357.76 : 32,233.96 = 12,747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,357.76/32,233.96 = 12,747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,357.76x = 32,233.96 × 12,747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,357.76x = 410,897,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,897,892.35/23,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.49

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