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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,564.87, 32,519.99 and 12,955.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,564.87, 32,519.99 and 12,955.49 is: 17,878.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,564.87 : 32,519.99 = 12,955.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,564.87/32,519.99 = 12,955.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,564.87x = 32,519.99 × 12,955.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,564.87x = 421,312,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,312,405.25/23,564.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,878.83

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