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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,558.73, 32,510.67 and 12,948.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,558.73, 32,510.67 and 12,948.14 is: 17,868.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,558.73 : 32,510.67 = 12,948.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,558.73/32,510.67 = 12,948.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,558.73x = 32,510.67 × 12,948.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,558.73x = 420,952,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,952,544.10/23,558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,868.22

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