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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.08, 32,251.94 and 12,759.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.08, 32,251.94 and 12,759.75 is: 17,609.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.08 : 32,251.94 = 12,759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.08/32,251.94 = 12,759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.08x = 32,251.94 × 12,759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.08x = 411,526,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,526,675.47/23,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,609.13

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