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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349.59, 32,222.36 and 12,739.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349.59, 32,222.36 and 12,739.14 is: 17,579.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349.59 : 32,222.36 = 12,739.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349.59/32,222.36 = 12,739.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349.59x = 32,222.36 × 12,739.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349.59x = 410,485,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,485,155.17/23,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,579.97

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