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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.91, 32,577.66 and 12,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.91, 32,577.66 and 12,996.55 is: 17,935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.91 : 32,577.66 = 12,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.91/32,577.66 = 12,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.91x = 32,577.66 × 12,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.91x = 423,397,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,397,105.63/23,606.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.30

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