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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.97, 32,491.93 and 12,789.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.97, 32,491.93 and 12,789.75 is: 17,649.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.97 : 32,491.93 = 12,789.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.97/32,491.93 = 12,789.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.97x = 32,491.93 × 12,789.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.97x = 415,563,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,563,661.72/23,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,649.79

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