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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.99, 32,251.34 and 12,760.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.99, 32,251.34 and 12,760.43 is: 17,609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.99 : 32,251.34 = 12,760.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.99/32,251.34 = 12,760.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.99x = 32,251.34 × 12,760.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.99x = 411,540,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,540,837.12/23,369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,609.80

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