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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.44, 32,236.48 and 12,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.44, 32,236.48 and 12,750 is: 17,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.44 : 32,236.48 = 12,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.44/32,236.48 = 12,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.44x = 32,236.48 × 12,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.44x = 411,015,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,015,120/23,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.25

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