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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,470.76, 32,389.47 and 12,860.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,470.76, 32,389.47 and 12,860.37 is: 17,747.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,470.76 : 32,389.47 = 12,860.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,470.76/32,389.47 = 12,860.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,470.76x = 32,389.47 × 12,860.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,470.76x = 416,540,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,540,568.30/23,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,747.21

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