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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.19, 32,250.96 and 12,759.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.19, 32,250.96 and 12,759.86 is: 17,608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.19 : 32,250.96 = 12,759.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.19/32,250.96 = 12,759.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.19x = 32,250.96 × 12,759.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.19x = 411,517,815.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,517,815.09/23,370.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.67

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