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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.31, 32,103.30 and 12,651.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.31, 32,103.30 and 12,651.73 is: 17,460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.31 : 32,103.30 = 12,651.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.31/32,103.30 = 12,651.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.31x = 32,103.30 × 12,651.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.31x = 406,162,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,162,283.71/23,262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,460.10

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