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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.56, 32,106.12 and 12,654.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.56, 32,106.12 and 12,654.95 is: 17,463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.56 : 32,106.12 = 12,654.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.56/32,106.12 = 12,654.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.56x = 32,106.12 × 12,654.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.56x = 406,301,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,301,343.29/23,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,463.64

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