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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.03, 32,250.69 and 12,759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.03, 32,250.69 and 12,759.84 is: 17,608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.03 : 32,250.69 = 12,759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.03/32,250.69 = 12,759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.03x = 32,250.69 × 12,759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.03x = 411,513,644.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,513,644.29/23,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.61

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