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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.40, 32,099.80 and 12,651.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.40, 32,099.80 and 12,651.03 is: 17,457.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.40 : 32,099.80 = 12,651.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.40/32,099.80 = 12,651.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.40x = 32,099.80 × 12,651.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.40x = 406,095,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,095,532.79/23,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,457.91

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