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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.90, 32,107.52 and 12,655.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.90, 32,107.52 and 12,655.58 is: 17,465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.90 : 32,107.52 = 12,655.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.90/32,107.52 = 12,655.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.90x = 32,107.52 × 12,655.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.90x = 406,339,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,339,159.06/23,265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.01

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