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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,748.37, 32,771.76 and 12,993.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,748.37, 32,771.76 and 12,993.19 is: 17,930.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,748.37 : 32,771.76 = 12,993.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,748.37/32,771.76 = 12,993.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,748.37x = 32,771.76 × 12,993.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,748.37x = 425,809,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,809,573.66/23,748.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,930.06

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