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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.51, 32,357.56 and 12,837.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.51, 32,357.56 and 12,837.14 is: 17,715.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.51 : 32,357.56 = 12,837.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.51/32,357.56 = 12,837.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.51x = 32,357.56 × 12,837.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.51x = 415,378,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,378,606.42/23,447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,715.26

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