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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,599.95, 32,568.26 and 12,990.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,599.95, 32,568.26 and 12,990.03 is: 17,926.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,599.95 : 32,568.26 = 12,990.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,599.95/32,568.26 = 12,990.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,599.95x = 32,568.26 × 12,990.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,599.95x = 423,062,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,062,609.50/23,599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,926.42

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