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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.04, 32,107.19 and 12,656.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.04, 32,107.19 and 12,656.05 is: 17,465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.04 : 32,107.19 = 12,656.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.04/32,107.19 = 12,656.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.04x = 32,107.19 × 12,656.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.04x = 406,350,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,350,058.45/23,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.38

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