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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,641.62, 32,624.99 and 12,886.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,641.62, 32,624.99 and 12,886.59 is: 17,783.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,641.62 : 32,624.99 = 12,886.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,641.62/32,624.99 = 12,886.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,641.62x = 32,624.99 × 12,886.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,641.62x = 420,424,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,424,805.45/23,641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,783.25

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