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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,570.67, 32,527.53 and 12,961.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,570.67, 32,527.53 and 12,961.02 is: 17,886.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,570.67 : 32,527.53 = 12,961.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,570.67/32,527.53 = 12,961.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,570.67x = 32,527.53 × 12,961.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,570.67x = 421,589,966.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,589,966.88/23,570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,886.21

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