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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.59, 32,654.69 and 12,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.59, 32,654.69 and 12,908.20 is: 17,812.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.59 : 32,654.69 = 12,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.59/32,654.69 = 12,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.59x = 32,654.69 × 12,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.59x = 421,513,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,513,269.46/23,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,812.74

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