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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.55, 32,102.47 and 12,652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.55, 32,102.47 and 12,652.26 is: 17,460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.55 : 32,102.47 = 12,652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.55/32,102.47 = 12,652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.55x = 32,102.47 × 12,652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.55x = 406,168,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,168,797.08/23,262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,460.20

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