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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,260.08, 32,098.80 and 12,649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,260.08, 32,098.80 and 12,649.68 is: 17,456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,260.08 : 32,098.80 = 12,649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,260.08/32,098.80 = 12,649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,260.08x = 32,098.80 × 12,649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,260.08x = 406,039,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,039,548.38/23,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,456.50

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