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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.32, 32,575.46 and 12,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.32, 32,575.46 and 12,993.92 is: 17,930.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.32 : 32,575.46 = 12,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.32/32,575.46 = 12,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.32x = 32,575.46 × 12,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.32x = 423,282,921.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,282,921.20/23,606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,930.92

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