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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.68, 32,249.68 and 12,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.68, 32,249.68 and 12,759.36 is: 17,607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.68 : 32,249.68 = 12,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.68/32,249.68 = 12,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.68x = 32,249.68 × 12,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.68x = 411,485,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,485,277.00/23,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.66

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