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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.54, 32,103.84 and 12,653.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.54, 32,103.84 and 12,653.26 is: 17,461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.54 : 32,103.84 = 12,653.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.54/32,103.84 = 12,653.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.54x = 32,103.84 × 12,653.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.54x = 406,218,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,218,234.52/23,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,461.58

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