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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,567.91, 32,523.84 and 12,958.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,567.91, 32,523.84 and 12,958.23 is: 17,882.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,567.91 : 32,523.84 = 12,958.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,567.91/32,523.84 = 12,958.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,567.91x = 32,523.84 × 12,958.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,567.91x = 421,451,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,451,187.99/23,567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,882.42

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