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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,600.98, 32,570.22 and 12,991.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,600.98, 32,570.22 and 12,991.06 is: 17,928.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,600.98 : 32,570.22 = 12,991.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,600.98/32,570.22 = 12,991.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,600.98x = 32,570.22 × 12,991.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,600.98x = 423,121,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,121,682.23/23,600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,928.14

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