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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.70, 32,577.20 and 12,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.70, 32,577.20 and 12,996.34 is: 17,934.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.70 : 32,577.20 = 12,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.70/32,577.20 = 12,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.70x = 32,577.20 × 12,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.70x = 423,384,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,384,367.45/23,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,934.92

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