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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.91, 32,276.55 and 12,779.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.91, 32,276.55 and 12,779.54 is: 17,634.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.91 : 32,276.55 = 12,779.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.91/32,276.55 = 12,779.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.91x = 32,276.55 × 12,779.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.91x = 412,479,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,479,300.40/23,389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,634.93

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