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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,524.59, 32,462.46 and 12,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,524.59, 32,462.46 and 12,913.32 is: 17,819.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,524.59 : 32,462.46 = 12,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,524.59/32,462.46 = 12,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,524.59x = 32,462.46 × 12,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,524.59x = 419,198,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,198,133.97/23,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,819.57

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