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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.50, 32,357.34 and 12,837.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.50, 32,357.34 and 12,837.22 is: 17,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.50 : 32,357.34 = 12,837.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.50/32,357.34 = 12,837.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.50x = 32,357.34 × 12,837.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.50x = 415,378,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,378,211.30/23,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,715.25

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