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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,601.95, 32,571.62 and 12,992.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,601.95, 32,571.62 and 12,992.57 is: 17,930.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,601.95 : 32,571.62 = 12,992.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,601.95/32,571.62 = 12,992.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,601.95x = 32,571.62 × 12,992.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,601.95x = 423,188,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,188,825.04/23,601.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,930.25

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