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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,363.69, 32,240.67 and 12,753.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,363.69, 32,240.67 and 12,753.14 is: 17,598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,363.69 : 32,240.67 = 12,753.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,363.69/32,240.67 = 12,753.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,363.69x = 32,240.67 × 12,753.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,363.69x = 411,169,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,169,778.20/23,363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.67

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