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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.08, 32,372.69 and 12,847.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.08, 32,372.69 and 12,847.62 is: 17,730.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.08 : 32,372.69 = 12,847.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.08/32,372.69 = 12,847.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.08x = 32,372.69 × 12,847.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.08x = 415,911,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,911,955.26/23,458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,730.01

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