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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,557.14, 32,508.72 and 12,946.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,557.14, 32,508.72 and 12,946.53 is: 17,866.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,557.14 : 32,508.72 = 12,946.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,557.14/32,508.72 = 12,946.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,557.14x = 32,508.72 × 12,946.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,557.14x = 420,875,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,875,118.74/23,557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.14

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