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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.68, 32,249.46 and 12,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.68, 32,249.46 and 12,759 is: 17,607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.68 : 32,249.46 = 12,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.68/32,249.46 = 12,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.68x = 32,249.46 × 12,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.68x = 411,470,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,470,860.14/23,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.79

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