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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,289.68, 32,140.58 and 12,680.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,289.68, 32,140.58 and 12,680.07 is: 17,498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,289.68 : 32,140.58 = 12,680.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,289.68/32,140.58 = 12,680.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,289.68x = 32,140.58 × 12,680.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,289.68x = 407,544,740.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,544,740.84/23,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,498.94

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