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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,580.59, 32,542.11 and 12,969.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,580.59, 32,542.11 and 12,969.99 is: 17,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,580.59 : 32,542.11 = 12,969.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,580.59/32,542.11 = 12,969.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,580.59x = 32,542.11 × 12,969.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,580.59x = 422,070,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,070,841.28/23,580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,899.08

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