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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,567.19, 32,524.46 and 12,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,567.19, 32,524.46 and 12,957 is: 17,881.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,567.19 : 32,524.46 = 12,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,567.19/32,524.46 = 12,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,567.19x = 32,524.46 × 12,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,567.19x = 421,419,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,419,428.22/23,567.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,881.62

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