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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.94, 32,249.82 and 12,759.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.94, 32,249.82 and 12,759.26 is: 17,608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.94 : 32,249.82 = 12,759.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.94/32,249.82 = 12,759.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.94x = 32,249.82 × 12,759.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.94x = 411,483,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,483,677.08/23,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.15

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