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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,363.96, 32,242.70 and 12,753.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,363.96, 32,242.70 and 12,753.97 is: 17,600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,363.96 : 32,242.70 = 12,753.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,363.96/32,242.70 = 12,753.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,363.96x = 32,242.70 × 12,753.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,363.96x = 411,222,428.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,222,428.52/23,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,600.72

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