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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,289.76, 32,139.72 and 12,679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,289.76, 32,139.72 and 12,679.12 is: 17,497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,289.76 : 32,139.72 = 12,679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,289.76/32,139.72 = 12,679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,289.76x = 32,139.72 × 12,679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,289.76x = 407,503,366.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,503,366.65/23,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,497.10

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