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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.71, 32,248.40 and 12,759.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.71, 32,248.40 and 12,759.33 is: 17,607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.71 : 32,248.40 = 12,759.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.71/32,248.40 = 12,759.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.71x = 32,248.40 × 12,759.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.71x = 411,467,913.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,467,913.78/23,368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.64

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