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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,551.97, 32,501.68 and 12,942.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,551.97, 32,501.68 and 12,942.27 is: 17,860.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,551.97 : 32,501.68 = 12,942.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,551.97/32,501.68 = 12,942.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,551.97x = 32,501.68 × 12,942.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,551.97x = 420,645,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,645,485.66/23,551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,860.31

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