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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.93, 32,101.74 and 12,652.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.93, 32,101.74 and 12,652.29 is: 17,459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.93 : 32,101.74 = 12,652.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.93/32,101.74 = 12,652.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.93x = 32,101.74 × 12,652.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.93x = 406,160,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,160,523.98/23,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,459.56

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