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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,519.98, 32,457.44 and 12,909.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,519.98, 32,457.44 and 12,909.38 is: 17,814.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,519.98 : 32,457.44 = 12,909.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,519.98/32,457.44 = 12,909.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,519.98x = 32,457.44 × 12,909.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,519.98x = 419,005,426.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,005,426.79/23,519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,814.87

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