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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,609.03, 32,580.39 and 12,998.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,609.03, 32,580.39 and 12,998.66 is: 17,938.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,609.03 : 32,580.39 = 12,998.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,609.03/32,580.39 = 12,998.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,609.03x = 32,580.39 × 12,998.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,609.03x = 423,501,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,501,249.38/23,609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,938.11

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