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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,365.96, 32,245.46 and 12,755.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,365.96, 32,245.46 and 12,755.98 is: 17,603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,365.96 : 32,245.46 = 12,755.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,365.96/32,245.46 = 12,755.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,365.96x = 32,245.46 × 12,755.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,365.96x = 411,322,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,322,442.85/23,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,603.49

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