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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,605.61, 32,575.74 and 12,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,605.61, 32,575.74 and 12,995.16 is: 17,933.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,605.61 : 32,575.74 = 12,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,605.61/32,575.74 = 12,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,605.61x = 32,575.74 × 12,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,605.61x = 423,326,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,326,953.42/23,605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,933.32

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