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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,361.59, 32,238.63 and 12,750.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,361.59, 32,238.63 and 12,750.53 is: 17,595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,361.59 : 32,238.63 = 12,750.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,361.59/32,238.63 = 12,750.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,361.59x = 32,238.63 × 12,750.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,361.59x = 411,059,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,059,457.78/23,361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.52

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