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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.48, 32,357.52 and 12,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.48, 32,357.52 and 12,837.08 is: 17,715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.48 : 32,357.52 = 12,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.48/32,357.52 = 12,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.48x = 32,357.52 × 12,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.48x = 415,376,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,376,072.84/23,447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,715.17

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