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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,446.67, 32,356.49 and 12,837.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,446.67, 32,356.49 and 12,837.29 is: 17,715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,446.67 : 32,356.49 = 12,837.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,446.67/32,356.49 = 12,837.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,446.67x = 32,356.49 × 12,837.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,446.67x = 415,369,419.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,369,419.54/23,446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,715.50

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