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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,449.47, 32,358.99 and 12,837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,449.47, 32,358.99 and 12,837.06 is: 17,714.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,449.47 : 32,358.99 = 12,837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,449.47/32,358.99 = 12,837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,449.47x = 32,358.99 × 12,837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,449.47x = 415,394,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,394,296.17/23,449.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,714.44

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