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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.59, 32,651.93 and 12,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.59, 32,651.93 and 12,906.20 is: 17,809.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.59 : 32,651.93 = 12,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.59/32,651.93 = 12,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.59x = 32,651.93 × 12,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.59x = 421,412,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,412,452.86/23,661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,809.98

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