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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.15, 32,110.31 and 12,657.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.15, 32,110.31 and 12,657.81 is: 17,467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.15 : 32,110.31 = 12,657.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.15/32,110.31 = 12,657.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.15x = 32,110.31 × 12,657.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.15x = 406,446,139.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,446,139.73/23,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.92

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