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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.07, 32,575.13 and 12,993.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.07, 32,575.13 and 12,993.66 is: 17,930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.07 : 32,575.13 = 12,993.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.07/32,575.13 = 12,993.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.07x = 32,575.13 × 12,993.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.07x = 423,270,098.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,270,098.71/23,606.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,930.56

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