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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.81, 32,108.13 and 12,655.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.81, 32,108.13 and 12,655.26 is: 17,464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.81 : 32,108.13 = 12,655.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.81/32,108.13 = 12,655.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.81x = 32,108.13 × 12,655.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.81x = 406,336,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,336,733.26/23,265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,464.97

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