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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,566.91, 32,521.14 and 12,956.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,566.91, 32,521.14 and 12,956.93 is: 17,879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,566.91 : 32,521.14 = 12,956.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,566.91/32,521.14 = 12,956.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,566.91x = 32,521.14 × 12,956.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,566.91x = 421,373,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,373,971.89/23,566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,879.90

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