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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.80, 32,101.43 and 12,651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.80, 32,101.43 and 12,651.51 is: 17,459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.80 : 32,101.43 = 12,651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.80/32,101.43 = 12,651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.80x = 32,101.43 × 12,651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.80x = 406,131,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,131,514.03/23,261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,459.16

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