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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.94, 32,107.45 and 12,656.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.94, 32,107.45 and 12,656.58 is: 17,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.94 : 32,107.45 = 12,656.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.94/32,107.45 = 12,656.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.94x = 32,107.45 × 12,656.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.94x = 406,370,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,370,509.52/23,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.58

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