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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,604.78, 32,574.84 and 12,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,604.78, 32,574.84 and 12,994.68 is: 17,932.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,604.78 : 32,574.84 = 12,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,604.78/32,574.84 = 12,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,604.78x = 32,574.84 × 12,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,604.78x = 423,299,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,299,621.85/23,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,932.79

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