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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.24, 32,107.08 and 12,655.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.24, 32,107.08 and 12,655.96 is: 17,465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.24 : 32,107.08 = 12,655.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.24/32,107.08 = 12,655.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.24x = 32,107.08 × 12,655.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.24x = 406,345,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,345,920.20/23,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.04

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