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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.77, 32,102.51 and 12,652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.77, 32,102.51 and 12,652.40 is: 17,460.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.77 : 32,102.51 = 12,652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.77/32,102.51 = 12,652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.77x = 32,102.51 × 12,652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.77x = 406,173,637.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,173,637.01/23,262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,460.25

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