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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.63, 32,126.57 and 12,669.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.63, 32,126.57 and 12,669.95 is: 17,484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.63 : 32,126.57 = 12,669.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.63/32,126.57 = 12,669.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.63x = 32,126.57 × 12,669.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.63x = 407,042,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,042,035.57/23,279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.90

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