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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.09, 32,581.68 and 12,999.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.09, 32,581.68 and 12,999.51 is: 17,939.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.09 : 32,581.68 = 12,999.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.09/32,581.68 = 12,999.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.09x = 32,581.68 × 12,999.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.09x = 423,545,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,545,874.98/23,610.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,939.19

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