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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.91, 32,126.29 and 12,669.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.91, 32,126.29 and 12,669.62 is: 17,484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.91 : 32,126.29 = 12,669.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.91/32,126.29 = 12,669.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.91x = 32,126.29 × 12,669.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.91x = 407,027,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,027,694.00/23,279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.08

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