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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.78, 32,502.57 and 12,942.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.78, 32,502.57 and 12,942.28 is: 17,860.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.78 : 32,502.57 = 12,942.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.78/32,502.57 = 12,942.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.78x = 32,502.57 × 12,942.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.78x = 420,657,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,657,353.75/23,552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,860.20

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