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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.28, 32,249.66 and 12,759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.28, 32,249.66 and 12,759.09 is: 17,607.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.28 : 32,249.66 = 12,759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.28/32,249.66 = 12,759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.28x = 32,249.66 × 12,759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.28x = 411,476,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,476,250.61/23,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.57

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