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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,601.26, 32,569.62 and 12,990.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,601.26, 32,569.62 and 12,990.68 is: 17,927.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,601.26 : 32,569.62 = 12,990.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,601.26/32,569.62 = 12,990.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,601.26x = 32,569.62 × 12,990.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,601.26x = 423,101,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,101,511.14/23,601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,927.07

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