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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.92, 32,108.32 and 12,656.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.92, 32,108.32 and 12,656.51 is: 17,465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.92 : 32,108.32 = 12,656.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.92/32,108.32 = 12,656.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.92x = 32,108.32 × 12,656.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.92x = 406,379,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,379,273.16/23,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.97

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