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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,269.99, 32,112.44 and 12,659.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,269.99, 32,112.44 and 12,659.67 is: 17,470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,269.99 : 32,112.44 = 12,659.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,269.99/32,112.44 = 12,659.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,269.99x = 32,112.44 × 12,659.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,269.99x = 406,532,893.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,532,893.29/23,269.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,470.27

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