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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.49, 32,577.70 and 12,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.49, 32,577.70 and 12,997.20 is: 17,935.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.49 : 32,577.70 = 12,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.49/32,577.70 = 12,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.49x = 32,577.70 × 12,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.49x = 423,418,817.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,418,817.45/23,607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.79

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