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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,588.46, 32,552.91 and 12,977.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,588.46, 32,552.91 and 12,977.82 is: 17,909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,588.46 : 32,552.91 = 12,977.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,588.46/32,552.91 = 12,977.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,588.46x = 32,552.91 × 12,977.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,588.46x = 422,465,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,465,806.46/23,588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,909.85

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