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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,604.95, 32,575.76 and 12,995.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,604.95, 32,575.76 and 12,995.57 is: 17,934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,604.95 : 32,575.76 = 12,995.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,604.95/32,575.76 = 12,995.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,604.95x = 32,575.76 × 12,995.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,604.95x = 423,340,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,340,569.38/23,604.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,934.40

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