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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.55, 32,101.09 and 12,651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.55, 32,101.09 and 12,651.26 is: 17,458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.55 : 32,101.09 = 12,651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.55/32,101.09 = 12,651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.55x = 32,101.09 × 12,651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.55x = 406,119,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,119,123.99/23,261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,458.82

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