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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.56, 32,445.51 and 12,901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.56, 32,445.51 and 12,901.10 is: 17,803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.56 : 32,445.51 = 12,901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.56/32,445.51 = 12,901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.56x = 32,445.51 × 12,901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.56x = 418,582,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,582,769.06/23,511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,803.28

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