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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.73, 32,357.88 and 12,837.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.73, 32,357.88 and 12,837.36 is: 17,715.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.73 : 32,357.88 = 12,837.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.73/32,357.88 = 12,837.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.73x = 32,357.88 × 12,837.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.73x = 415,389,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,389,754.40/23,447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,715.56

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