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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,457.92, 32,371.90 and 12,847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,457.92, 32,371.90 and 12,847.46 is: 17,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,457.92 : 32,371.90 = 12,847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,457.92/32,371.90 = 12,847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,457.92x = 32,371.90 × 12,847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,457.92x = 415,896,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,896,690.37/23,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,729.48

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