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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.73, 32,249.40 and 12,758.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.73, 32,249.40 and 12,758.44 is: 17,606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.73 : 32,249.40 = 12,758.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.73/32,249.40 = 12,758.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.73x = 32,249.40 × 12,758.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.73x = 411,452,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,452,034.94/23,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,606.95

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