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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.27, 32,101.01 and 12,651.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.27, 32,101.01 and 12,651.91 is: 17,459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.27 : 32,101.01 = 12,651.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.27/32,101.01 = 12,651.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.27x = 32,101.01 × 12,651.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.27x = 406,139,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,139,173.93/23,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,459.14

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