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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.93, 32,665.91 and 12,915.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.93, 32,665.91 and 12,915.83 is: 17,823.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.93 : 32,665.91 = 12,915.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.93/32,665.91 = 12,915.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.93x = 32,665.91 × 12,915.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.93x = 421,907,301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,907,301.89/23,670.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,823.86

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