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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,600.63, 32,568.96 and 12,990.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,600.63, 32,568.96 and 12,990.64 is: 17,927.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,600.63 : 32,568.96 = 12,990.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,600.63/32,568.96 = 12,990.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,600.63x = 32,568.96 × 12,990.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,600.63x = 423,091,634.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,091,634.53/23,600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,927.13

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