Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,588.18, 32,552 and 12,977.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,588.18, 32,552 and 12,977.60 is: 17,909.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,588.18 : 32,552 = 12,977.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,588.18/32,552 = 12,977.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,588.18x = 32,552 × 12,977.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,588.18x = 422,446,835.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,446,835.20/23,588.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,909.26
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