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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.90, 32,358.12 and 12,837.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.90, 32,358.12 and 12,837.53 is: 17,715.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.90 : 32,358.12 = 12,837.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.90/32,358.12 = 12,837.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.90x = 32,358.12 × 12,837.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.90x = 415,398,272.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,398,272.06/23,447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,715.80

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