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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.67, 32,126.63 and 12,669.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.67, 32,126.63 and 12,669.99 is: 17,484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.67 : 32,126.63 = 12,669.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.67/32,126.63 = 12,669.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.67x = 32,126.63 × 12,669.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.67x = 407,044,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,044,017.48/23,279.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.96

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