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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,581.70, 32,542.95 and 12,826.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,581.70, 32,542.95 and 12,826.66 is: 17,700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,581.70 : 32,542.95 = 12,826.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,581.70/32,542.95 = 12,826.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,581.70x = 32,542.95 × 12,826.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,581.70x = 417,417,264.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,417,264.89/23,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,700.90

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