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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.57, 32,577.24 and 12,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.57, 32,577.24 and 12,995.16 is: 17,932.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.57 : 32,577.24 = 12,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.57/32,577.24 = 12,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.57x = 32,577.24 × 12,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.57x = 423,346,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,346,446.16/23,607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,932.66

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