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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,564.73, 32,518.89 and 12,954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,564.73, 32,518.89 and 12,954.14 is: 17,876.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,564.73 : 32,518.89 = 12,954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,564.73/32,518.89 = 12,954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,564.73x = 32,518.89 × 12,954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,564.73x = 421,254,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,254,253.70/23,564.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,876.47

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