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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.53, 32,250.96 and 12,759.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.53, 32,250.96 and 12,759.93 is: 17,608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.53 : 32,250.96 = 12,759.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.53/32,250.96 = 12,759.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.53x = 32,250.96 × 12,759.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.53x = 411,519,992.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,519,992.03/23,370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.50

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