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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,604.07, 32,572.69 and 12,993.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,604.07, 32,572.69 and 12,993.47 is: 17,930.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,604.07 : 32,572.69 = 12,993.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,604.07/32,572.69 = 12,993.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,604.07x = 32,572.69 × 12,993.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,604.07x = 423,232,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,232,270.33/23,604.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,930.48

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