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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.63, 32,445.84 and 12,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.63, 32,445.84 and 12,901.17 is: 17,803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.63 : 32,445.84 = 12,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.63/32,445.84 = 12,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.63x = 32,445.84 × 12,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.63x = 418,589,297.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,589,297.63/23,511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,803.50

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