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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,260.55, 32,099.22 and 12,649.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,260.55, 32,099.22 and 12,649.95 is: 17,456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,260.55 : 32,099.22 = 12,649.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,260.55/32,099.22 = 12,649.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,260.55x = 32,099.22 × 12,649.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,260.55x = 406,053,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,053,528.04/23,260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,456.75

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