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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.48, 32,107.02 and 12,655.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.48, 32,107.02 and 12,655.79 is: 17,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.48 : 32,107.02 = 12,655.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.48/32,107.02 = 12,655.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.48x = 32,107.02 × 12,655.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.48x = 406,339,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,339,702.65/23,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.35

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