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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,605.94, 32,576.84 and 12,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,605.94, 32,576.84 and 12,996.22 is: 17,935.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,605.94 : 32,576.84 = 12,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,605.94/32,576.84 = 12,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,605.94x = 32,576.84 × 12,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,605.94x = 423,375,779.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,375,779.54/23,605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.14

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