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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.76, 32,397.28 and 12,867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.76, 32,397.28 and 12,867.36 is: 17,755.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.76 : 32,397.28 = 12,867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.76/32,397.28 = 12,867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.76x = 32,397.28 × 12,867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.76x = 416,867,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,867,464.78/23,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,755.84

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