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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,702.73, 32,709.03 and 12,947.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,702.73, 32,709.03 and 12,947.43 is: 17,867.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,702.73 : 32,709.03 = 12,947.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,702.73/32,709.03 = 12,947.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,702.73x = 32,709.03 × 12,947.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,702.73x = 423,497,876.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,497,876.29/23,702.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,867.05

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