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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.74, 32,126.14 and 12,669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.74, 32,126.14 and 12,669.36 is: 17,483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.74 : 32,126.14 = 12,669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.74/32,126.14 = 12,669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.74x = 32,126.14 × 12,669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.74x = 407,017,633.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,017,633.07/23,279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,483.77

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