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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,599.71, 32,566.91 and 12,989.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,599.71, 32,566.91 and 12,989.11 is: 17,924.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,599.71 : 32,566.91 = 12,989.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,599.71/32,566.91 = 12,989.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,599.71x = 32,566.91 × 12,989.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,599.71x = 423,015,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,015,208.82/23,599.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,924.60

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