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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.56, 32,107.67 and 12,656.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.56, 32,107.67 and 12,656.21 is: 17,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.56 : 32,107.67 = 12,656.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.56/32,107.67 = 12,656.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.56x = 32,107.67 × 12,656.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.56x = 406,361,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,361,190.31/23,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.46

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