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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,601.95, 32,569.48 and 12,989.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,601.95, 32,569.48 and 12,989.53 is: 17,924.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,601.95 : 32,569.48 = 12,989.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,601.95/32,569.48 = 12,989.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,601.95x = 32,569.48 × 12,989.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,601.95x = 423,062,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,062,237.54/23,601.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,924.88

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