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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,600.76, 32,569.74 and 12,991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,600.76, 32,569.74 and 12,991.14 is: 17,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,600.76 : 32,569.74 = 12,991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,600.76/32,569.74 = 12,991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,600.76x = 32,569.74 × 12,991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,600.76x = 423,118,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,118,052.10/23,600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,928.15

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