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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,367.91, 32,246.50 and 12,755.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,367.91, 32,246.50 and 12,755.50 is: 17,601.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,367.91 : 32,246.50 = 12,755.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,367.91/32,246.50 = 12,755.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,367.91x = 32,246.50 × 12,755.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,367.91x = 411,320,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,320,230.75/23,367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,601.93

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