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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.36, 32,107.80 and 12,656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.36, 32,107.80 and 12,656.08 is: 17,465.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.36 : 32,107.80 = 12,656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.36/32,107.80 = 12,656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.36x = 32,107.80 × 12,656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.36x = 406,358,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,358,885.42/23,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.51

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