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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.18, 32,251.41 and 12,759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.18, 32,251.41 and 12,759.72 is: 17,608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.18 : 32,251.41 = 12,759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.18/32,251.41 = 12,759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.18x = 32,251.41 × 12,759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.18x = 411,518,961.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,518,961.21/23,370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.72

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