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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.20, 32,102.28 and 12,652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.20, 32,102.28 and 12,652.82 is: 17,460.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.20 : 32,102.28 = 12,652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.20/32,102.28 = 12,652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.20x = 32,102.28 × 12,652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.20x = 406,184,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,184,370.43/23,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,460.38

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