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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.61, 32,577.09 and 12,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.61, 32,577.09 and 12,996.24 is: 17,934.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.61 : 32,577.09 = 12,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.61/32,577.09 = 12,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.61x = 32,577.09 × 12,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.61x = 423,379,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,379,680.14/23,606.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,934.79

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