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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,363.70, 32,241.66 and 12,753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,363.70, 32,241.66 and 12,753.24 is: 17,599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,363.70 : 32,241.66 = 12,753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,363.70/32,241.66 = 12,753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,363.70x = 32,241.66 × 12,753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,363.70x = 411,185,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,185,627.98/23,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,599.34

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