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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.70, 32,247.89 and 12,758.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.70, 32,247.89 and 12,758.42 is: 17,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.70 : 32,247.89 = 12,758.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.70/32,247.89 = 12,758.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.70x = 32,247.89 × 12,758.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.70x = 411,432,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,432,124.73/23,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,606.12

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