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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.52, 32,357.34 and 12,836.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.52, 32,357.34 and 12,836.52 is: 17,714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.52 : 32,357.34 = 12,836.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.52/32,357.34 = 12,836.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.52x = 32,357.34 × 12,836.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.52x = 415,355,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,355,642.06/23,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,714.27

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