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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.98, 32,106.33 and 12,655.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.98, 32,106.33 and 12,655.29 is: 17,464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.98 : 32,106.33 = 12,655.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.98/32,106.33 = 12,655.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.98x = 32,106.33 × 12,655.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.98x = 406,314,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,314,916.99/23,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,464.66

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