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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.06, 32,222.46 and 12,739.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.06, 32,222.46 and 12,739.69 is: 17,580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.06 : 32,222.46 = 12,739.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.06/32,222.46 = 12,739.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.06x = 32,222.46 × 12,739.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.06x = 410,504,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,504,151.44/23,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.43

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