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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.81, 32,109.51 and 12,656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.81, 32,109.51 and 12,656.26 is: 17,466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.81 : 32,109.51 = 12,656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.81/32,109.51 = 12,656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.81x = 32,109.51 × 12,656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.81x = 406,386,307.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,386,307.03/23,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,466.35

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