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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,604.94, 32,575.46 and 12,995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,604.94, 32,575.46 and 12,995.22 is: 17,933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,604.94 : 32,575.46 = 12,995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,604.94/32,575.46 = 12,995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,604.94x = 32,575.46 × 12,995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,604.94x = 423,325,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,325,269.30/23,604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,933.76

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