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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.96, 32,356.91 and 12,835.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.96, 32,356.91 and 12,835.55 is: 17,712.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.96 : 32,356.91 = 12,835.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.96/32,356.91 = 12,835.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.96x = 32,356.91 × 12,835.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.96x = 415,318,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,318,606.45/23,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.35

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