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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.93, 32,253.39 and 12,760.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.93, 32,253.39 and 12,760.49 is: 17,608.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.93 : 32,253.39 = 12,760.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.93/32,253.39 = 12,760.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.93x = 32,253.39 × 12,760.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.93x = 411,568,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,568,899.29/23,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.79

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