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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.79, 32,250.78 and 12,759.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.79, 32,250.78 and 12,759.47 is: 17,608.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.79 : 32,250.78 = 12,759.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.79/32,250.78 = 12,759.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.79x = 32,250.78 × 12,759.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.79x = 411,502,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,502,859.89/23,369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.33

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