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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.06, 32,109.74 and 12,657.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.06, 32,109.74 and 12,657.71 is: 17,467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.06 : 32,109.74 = 12,657.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.06/32,109.74 = 12,657.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.06x = 32,109.74 × 12,657.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.06x = 406,435,553.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,435,553.26/23,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.53

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