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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.15, 32,104.61 and 12,653.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.15, 32,104.61 and 12,653.79 is: 17,462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.15 : 32,104.61 = 12,653.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.15/32,104.61 = 12,653.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.15x = 32,104.61 × 12,653.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.15x = 406,244,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,244,929.70/23,264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,462.28

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