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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.36, 32,250.06 and 12,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.36, 32,250.06 and 12,759.28 is: 17,607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.36 : 32,250.06 = 12,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.36/32,250.06 = 12,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.36x = 32,250.06 × 12,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.36x = 411,487,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,487,545.56/23,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.99

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