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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,528.93, 32,469.97 and 12,919.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,528.93, 32,469.97 and 12,919.24 is: 17,828.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,528.93 : 32,469.97 = 12,919.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,528.93/32,469.97 = 12,919.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,528.93x = 32,469.97 × 12,919.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,528.93x = 419,487,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,487,335.22/23,528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,828.58

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