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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.77, 32,580.56 and 12,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.77, 32,580.56 and 12,999.30 is: 17,940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.77 : 32,580.56 = 12,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.77/32,580.56 = 12,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.77x = 32,580.56 × 12,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.77x = 423,524,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,524,245.71/23,607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,940.04

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