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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.61, 32,249.45 and 12,759.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.61, 32,249.45 and 12,759.05 is: 17,607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.61 : 32,249.45 = 12,759.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.61/32,249.45 = 12,759.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.61x = 32,249.45 × 12,759.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.61x = 411,472,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,472,281.23/23,368.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.91

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