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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.13, 32,250.77 and 12,759.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.13, 32,250.77 and 12,759.77 is: 17,608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.13 : 32,250.77 = 12,759.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.13/32,250.77 = 12,759.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.13x = 32,250.77 × 12,759.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.13x = 411,512,263.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,512,263.38/23,370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.47

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