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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,558.61, 32,511.09 and 12,948.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,558.61, 32,511.09 and 12,948.49 is: 17,869.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,558.61 : 32,511.09 = 12,948.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,558.61/32,511.09 = 12,948.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,558.61x = 32,511.09 × 12,948.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,558.61x = 420,969,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,969,459.01/23,558.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,869.03

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