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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,246.03, 32,079.33 and 12,635.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,246.03, 32,079.33 and 12,635.63 is: 17,437.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,246.03 : 32,079.33 = 12,635.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,246.03/32,079.33 = 12,635.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,246.03x = 32,079.33 × 12,635.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,246.03x = 405,342,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,342,544.53/23,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,437.07

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