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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,605.87, 32,575.75 and 12,995.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,605.87, 32,575.75 and 12,995.23 is: 17,933.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,605.87 : 32,575.75 = 12,995.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,605.87/32,575.75 = 12,995.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,605.87x = 32,575.75 × 12,995.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,605.87x = 423,329,363.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,329,363.67/23,605.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,933.22

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