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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.93, 32,125.69 and 12,669.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.93, 32,125.69 and 12,669.34 is: 17,483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.93 : 32,125.69 = 12,669.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.93/32,125.69 = 12,669.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.93x = 32,125.69 × 12,669.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.93x = 407,011,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,011,224.87/23,279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,483.35

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