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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.84, 32,358.78 and 12,837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.84, 32,358.78 and 12,837.46 is: 17,716.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.84 : 32,358.78 = 12,837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.84/32,358.78 = 12,837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.84x = 32,358.78 × 12,837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.84x = 415,404,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,404,543.90/23,447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,716.11

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