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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.54, 32,578.38 and 12,997.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.54, 32,578.38 and 12,997.32 is: 17,936.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.54 : 32,578.38 = 12,997.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.54/32,578.38 = 12,997.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.54x = 32,578.38 × 12,997.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.54x = 423,431,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,431,629.94/23,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,936.29

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