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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,399.58, 32,291.43 and 12,789.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,399.58, 32,291.43 and 12,789.21 is: 17,649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,399.58 : 32,291.43 = 12,789.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,399.58/32,291.43 = 12,789.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,399.58x = 32,291.43 × 12,789.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,399.58x = 412,981,879.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,981,879.47/23,399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,649.12

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