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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,558.88, 32,511.51 and 12,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,558.88, 32,511.51 and 12,803.76 is: 17,669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,558.88 : 32,511.51 = 12,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,558.88/32,511.51 = 12,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,558.88x = 32,511.51 × 12,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,558.88x = 416,269,459.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,269,459.58/23,558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.32

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