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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,599.63, 32,567.58 and 12,989.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,599.63, 32,567.58 and 12,989.64 is: 17,925.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,599.63 : 32,567.58 = 12,989.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,599.63/32,567.58 = 12,989.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,599.63x = 32,567.58 × 12,989.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,599.63x = 423,041,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,041,139.87/23,599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,925.75

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