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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.31, 32,101.92 and 12,650.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.31, 32,101.92 and 12,650.73 is: 17,458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.31 : 32,101.92 = 12,650.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.31/32,101.92 = 12,650.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.31x = 32,101.92 × 12,650.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.31x = 406,112,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,112,722.40/23,261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,458.72

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