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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,609.27, 32,581.44 and 12,999.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,609.27, 32,581.44 and 12,999.89 is: 17,940.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,609.27 : 32,581.44 = 12,999.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,609.27/32,581.44 = 12,999.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,609.27x = 32,581.44 × 12,999.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,609.27x = 423,555,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,555,217.50/23,609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,940.21

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