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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.64, 32,249.96 and 12,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.64, 32,249.96 and 12,759.28 is: 17,607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.64 : 32,249.96 = 12,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.64/32,249.96 = 12,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.64x = 32,249.96 × 12,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.64x = 411,486,269.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,486,269.63/23,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.73

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