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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.49, 32,125.86 and 12,669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.49, 32,125.86 and 12,669.12 is: 17,483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.49 : 32,125.86 = 12,669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.49/32,125.86 = 12,669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.49x = 32,125.86 × 12,669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.49x = 407,006,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,006,375.44/23,279.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,483.47

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