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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.90, 32,102.52 and 12,652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.90, 32,102.52 and 12,652.32 is: 17,460.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.90 : 32,102.52 = 12,652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.90/32,102.52 = 12,652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.90x = 32,102.52 × 12,652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.90x = 406,171,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,171,355.85/23,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,460.05

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