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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,360.16, 32,237.04 and 12,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,360.16, 32,237.04 and 12,750 is: 17,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,360.16 : 32,237.04 = 12,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,360.16/32,237.04 = 12,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,360.16x = 32,237.04 × 12,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,360.16x = 411,022,260
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,022,260/23,360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.01

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