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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.29, 32,447.62 and 12,902.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.29, 32,447.62 and 12,902.61 is: 17,805.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.29 : 32,447.62 = 12,902.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.29/32,447.62 = 12,902.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.29x = 32,447.62 × 12,902.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.29x = 418,658,986.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,658,986.29/23,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,805.96

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