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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.33, 32,235.54 and 12,748.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.33, 32,235.54 and 12,748.26 is: 17,592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.33 : 32,235.54 = 12,748.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.33/32,235.54 = 12,748.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.33x = 32,235.54 × 12,748.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.33x = 410,947,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,947,118.24/23,359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,592.42

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