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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.14, 32,107.43 and 12,655.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.14, 32,107.43 and 12,655.85 is: 17,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.14 : 32,107.43 = 12,655.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.14/32,107.43 = 12,655.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.14x = 32,107.43 × 12,655.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.14x = 406,346,817.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,346,817.97/23,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.16

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