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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,555.61, 32,507.33 and 12,946.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,555.61, 32,507.33 and 12,946.23 is: 17,866.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,555.61 : 32,507.33 = 12,946.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,555.61/32,507.33 = 12,946.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,555.61x = 32,507.33 × 12,946.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,555.61x = 420,847,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,847,306.13/23,555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.12

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