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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,510.96, 32,445.84 and 12,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,510.96, 32,445.84 and 12,901.28 is: 17,804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,510.96 : 32,445.84 = 12,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,510.96/32,445.84 = 12,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,510.96x = 32,445.84 × 12,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,510.96x = 418,592,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,592,866.68/23,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,804.16

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