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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.31, 32,107.25 and 12,655.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.31, 32,107.25 and 12,655.94 is: 17,465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.31 : 32,107.25 = 12,655.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.31/32,107.25 = 12,655.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.31x = 32,107.25 × 12,655.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.31x = 406,347,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,347,205.75/23,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.05

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