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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,565.78, 32,519.94 and 12,955.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,565.78, 32,519.94 and 12,955.33 is: 17,877.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,565.78 : 32,519.94 = 12,955.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,565.78/32,519.94 = 12,955.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,565.78x = 32,519.94 × 12,955.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,565.78x = 421,306,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,306,554.28/23,565.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,877.90

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