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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.31, 32,490.99 and 12,789.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.31, 32,490.99 and 12,789.08 is: 17,648.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.31 : 32,490.99 = 12,789.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.31/32,490.99 = 12,789.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.31x = 32,490.99 × 12,789.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.31x = 415,529,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,529,951.62/23,544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,648.85

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