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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.64, 32,109.38 and 12,657.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.64, 32,109.38 and 12,657.25 is: 17,467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.64 : 32,109.38 = 12,657.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.64/32,109.38 = 12,657.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.64x = 32,109.38 × 12,657.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.64x = 406,416,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,416,450.01/23,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.03

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