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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.61, 32,250.83 and 12,760.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.61, 32,250.83 and 12,760.05 is: 17,609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.61 : 32,250.83 = 12,760.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.61/32,250.83 = 12,760.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.61x = 32,250.83 × 12,760.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.61x = 411,522,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,522,203.34/23,369.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,609.29

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