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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.92, 32,100.55 and 12,651.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.92, 32,100.55 and 12,651.57 is: 17,458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.92 : 32,100.55 = 12,651.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.92/32,100.55 = 12,651.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.92x = 32,100.55 × 12,651.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.92x = 406,122,355.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,122,355.36/23,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,458.68

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