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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.63, 32,106.65 and 12,655.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.63, 32,106.65 and 12,655.26 is: 17,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.63 : 32,106.65 = 12,655.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.63/32,106.65 = 12,655.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.63x = 32,106.65 × 12,655.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.63x = 406,317,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,317,940.20/23,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,464.30

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