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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.40, 32,249.88 and 12,759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.40, 32,249.88 and 12,759.27 is: 17,607.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.40 : 32,249.88 = 12,759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.40/32,249.88 = 12,759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.40x = 32,249.88 × 12,759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.40x = 411,484,926.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,484,926.39/23,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.85

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