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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,367.65, 32,247.47 and 12,757.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,367.65, 32,247.47 and 12,757.53 is: 17,605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,367.65 : 32,247.47 = 12,757.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,367.65/32,247.47 = 12,757.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,367.65x = 32,247.47 × 12,757.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,367.65x = 411,398,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,398,002.16/23,367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,605.45

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