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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.79, 32,448.32 and 12,903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.79, 32,448.32 and 12,903.12 is: 17,806.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.79 : 32,448.32 = 12,903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.79/32,448.32 = 12,903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.79x = 32,448.32 × 12,903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.79x = 418,684,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,684,502.24/23,512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,806.67

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