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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,362.12, 32,239.84 and 12,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,362.12, 32,239.84 and 12,752 is: 17,597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,362.12 : 32,239.84 = 12,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,362.12/32,239.84 = 12,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,362.12x = 32,239.84 × 12,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,362.12x = 411,122,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,122,439.68/23,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,597.82

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