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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.91, 34,652.10 and 12,595.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.91, 34,652.10 and 12,595.57 is: 18,852.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.91 : 34,652.10 = 12,595.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.91/34,652.10 = 12,595.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.91x = 34,652.10 × 12,595.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.91x = 436,462,951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,462,951.20/23,151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.14

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