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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,486.33, 32,410.66 and 12,875.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,486.33, 32,410.66 and 12,875.96 is: 17,768.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,486.33 : 32,410.66 = 12,875.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,486.33/32,410.66 = 12,875.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,486.33x = 32,410.66 × 12,875.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,486.33x = 417,318,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,318,398.50/23,486.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,768.57

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