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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.65, 32,102.54 and 12,652.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.65, 32,102.54 and 12,652.29 is: 17,460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.65 : 32,102.54 = 12,652.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.65/32,102.54 = 12,652.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.65x = 32,102.54 × 12,652.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.65x = 406,170,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,170,582.56/23,262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,460.21

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