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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,407.73, 32,302.67 and 12,797.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,407.73, 32,302.67 and 12,797.37 is: 17,660.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,407.73 : 32,302.67 = 12,797.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,407.73/32,302.67 = 12,797.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,407.73x = 32,302.67 × 12,797.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,407.73x = 413,389,173.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,389,173.12/23,407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,660.37

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