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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.98, 32,104.95 and 12,654.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.98, 32,104.95 and 12,654.29 is: 17,463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.98 : 32,104.95 = 12,654.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.98/32,104.95 = 12,654.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.98x = 32,104.95 × 12,654.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.98x = 406,265,187.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,265,187.21/23,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,463.27

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