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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.64, 32,108.34 and 12,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.64, 32,108.34 and 12,656.28 is: 17,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.64 : 32,108.34 = 12,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.64/32,108.34 = 12,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.64x = 32,108.34 × 12,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.64x = 406,372,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,372,141.38/23,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.87

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