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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,260.06, 32,098.98 and 12,649.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,260.06, 32,098.98 and 12,649.77 is: 17,456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,260.06 : 32,098.98 = 12,649.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,260.06/32,098.98 = 12,649.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,260.06x = 32,098.98 × 12,649.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,260.06x = 406,044,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,044,761.67/23,260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,456.74

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