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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,602.07, 32,569.94 and 12,991.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,602.07, 32,569.94 and 12,991.47 is: 17,927.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,602.07 : 32,569.94 = 12,991.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,602.07/32,569.94 = 12,991.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,602.07x = 32,569.94 × 12,991.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,602.07x = 423,131,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,131,333.45/23,602.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,927.73

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