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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.15, 32,110.61 and 12,658.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.15, 32,110.61 and 12,658.41 is: 17,468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.15 : 32,110.61 = 12,658.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.15/32,110.61 = 12,658.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.15x = 32,110.61 × 12,658.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.15x = 406,469,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,469,203.44/23,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.91

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