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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,448.12, 32,358.39 and 12,837.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,448.12, 32,358.39 and 12,837.96 is: 17,716.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,448.12 : 32,358.39 = 12,837.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,448.12/32,358.39 = 12,837.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,448.12x = 32,358.39 × 12,837.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,448.12x = 415,415,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,415,668.34/23,448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,716.38

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