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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.08, 32,102.07 and 12,651.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.08, 32,102.07 and 12,651.78 is: 17,459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.08 : 32,102.07 = 12,651.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.08/32,102.07 = 12,651.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.08x = 32,102.07 × 12,651.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.08x = 406,148,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,148,327.18/23,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,459.68

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