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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.65, 32,108.23 and 12,656.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.65, 32,108.23 and 12,656.31 is: 17,465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.65 : 32,108.23 = 12,656.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.65/32,108.23 = 12,656.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.65x = 32,108.23 × 12,656.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.65x = 406,371,788.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,371,788.45/23,266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.85

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