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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.96, 32,085.64 and 12,903.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.96, 32,085.64 and 12,903.97 is: 17,806.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.96 : 32,085.64 = 12,903.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.96/32,085.64 = 12,903.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.96x = 32,085.64 × 12,903.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.96x = 414,031,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,031,911.04/23,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,806.33

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