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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,608.70, 32,579.96 and 12,998.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,608.70, 32,579.96 and 12,998.34 is: 17,937.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,608.70 : 32,579.96 = 12,998.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,608.70/32,579.96 = 12,998.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,608.70x = 32,579.96 × 12,998.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,608.70x = 423,485,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,485,397.27/23,608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,937.68

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