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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,565.16, 32,519.82 and 12,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,565.16, 32,519.82 and 12,955.36 is: 17,878.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,565.16 : 32,519.82 = 12,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,565.16/32,519.82 = 12,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,565.16x = 32,519.82 × 12,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,565.16x = 421,305,975.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,305,975.24/23,565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,878.34

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