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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.58, 32,104.14 and 12,653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.58, 32,104.14 and 12,653.28 is: 17,461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.58 : 32,104.14 = 12,653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.58/32,104.14 = 12,653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.58x = 32,104.14 × 12,653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.58x = 406,222,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,222,672.58/23,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,461.75

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