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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,523.73, 32,461.76 and 12,913.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,523.73, 32,461.76 and 12,913.61 is: 17,820.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,523.73 : 32,461.76 = 12,913.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,523.73/32,461.76 = 12,913.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,523.73x = 32,461.76 × 12,913.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,523.73x = 419,198,281.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,198,281.68/23,523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,820.23

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