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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.16, 32,101.94 and 12,651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.16, 32,101.94 and 12,651.87 is: 17,459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.16 : 32,101.94 = 12,651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.16/32,101.94 = 12,651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.16x = 32,101.94 × 12,651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.16x = 406,149,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,149,571.63/23,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,459.67

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