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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.91, 32,583.15 and 12,999.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.91, 32,583.15 and 12,999.47 is: 17,938.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.91 : 32,583.15 = 12,999.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.91/32,583.15 = 12,999.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.91x = 32,583.15 × 12,999.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.91x = 423,563,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,563,518.01/23,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,938.56

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