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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349.87, 32,222.93 and 12,739.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349.87, 32,222.93 and 12,739.73 is: 17,580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349.87 : 32,222.93 = 12,739.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349.87/32,222.93 = 12,739.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349.87x = 32,222.93 × 12,739.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349.87x = 410,511,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,511,203.20/23,349.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.88

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