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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.26, 32,577.90 and 12,996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.26, 32,577.90 and 12,996.68 is: 17,935.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.26 : 32,577.90 = 12,996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.26/32,577.90 = 12,996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.26x = 32,577.90 × 12,996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.26x = 423,404,541.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,404,541.37/23,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.35

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