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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.63, 32,397.12 and 12,865.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.63, 32,397.12 and 12,865.91 is: 17,755.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.63 : 32,397.12 = 12,865.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.63/32,397.12 = 12,865.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.63x = 32,397.12 × 12,865.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.63x = 416,818,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,818,430.18/23,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,755.37

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