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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,588.20, 32,551.72 and 12,977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,588.20, 32,551.72 and 12,977.84 is: 17,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,588.20 : 32,551.72 = 12,977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,588.20/32,551.72 = 12,977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,588.20x = 32,551.72 × 12,977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,588.20x = 422,450,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,450,959.62/23,588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,909.42

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