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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,554.91, 32,505.63 and 12,799.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,554.91, 32,505.63 and 12,799.73 is: 17,663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,554.91 : 32,505.63 = 12,799.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,554.91/32,505.63 = 12,799.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,554.91x = 32,505.63 × 12,799.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,554.91x = 416,063,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,063,320.74/23,554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.55

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