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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.99, 32,109.80 and 12,657.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.99, 32,109.80 and 12,657.59 is: 17,467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.99 : 32,109.80 = 12,657.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.99/32,109.80 = 12,657.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.99x = 32,109.80 × 12,657.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.99x = 406,432,700.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,432,700.37/23,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.46

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