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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,749.62, 32,773.44 and 12,993.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,749.62, 32,773.44 and 12,993.93 is: 17,931.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,749.62 : 32,773.44 = 12,993.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,749.62/32,773.44 = 12,993.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,749.62x = 32,773.44 × 12,993.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,749.62x = 425,855,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,855,833.95/23,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,931.06

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