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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.61, 32,278.43 and 12,779.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.61, 32,278.43 and 12,779.62 is: 17,636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.61 : 32,278.43 = 12,779.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.61/32,278.43 = 12,779.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.61x = 32,278.43 × 12,779.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.61x = 412,506,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,506,020.85/23,389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,636.30

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