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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,363.40, 32,241.48 and 12,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,363.40, 32,241.48 and 12,753 is: 17,599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,363.40 : 32,241.48 = 12,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,363.40/32,241.48 = 12,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,363.40x = 32,241.48 × 12,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,363.40x = 411,175,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,175,594.44/23,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,599.13

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