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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,565.63, 32,519.71 and 12,955.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,565.63, 32,519.71 and 12,955.17 is: 17,877.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,565.63 : 32,519.71 = 12,955.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,565.63/32,519.71 = 12,955.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,565.63x = 32,519.71 × 12,955.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,565.63x = 421,298,509.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,298,509.54/23,565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,877.67

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