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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.76, 32,101.22 and 12,651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.76, 32,101.22 and 12,651.36 is: 17,458.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.76 : 32,101.22 = 12,651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.76/32,101.22 = 12,651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.76x = 32,101.22 × 12,651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.76x = 406,124,090.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,124,090.66/23,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,458.87

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