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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,260.59, 32,099.94 and 12,650.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,260.59, 32,099.94 and 12,650.22 is: 17,457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,260.59 : 32,099.94 = 12,650.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,260.59/32,099.94 = 12,650.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,260.59x = 32,099.94 × 12,650.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,260.59x = 406,071,302.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,071,302.99/23,260.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,457.48

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