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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.16, 32,110.40 and 12,657.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.16, 32,110.40 and 12,657.79 is: 17,467.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.16 : 32,110.40 = 12,657.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.16/32,110.40 = 12,657.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.16x = 32,110.40 × 12,657.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.16x = 406,446,826.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,446,826.51/23,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.94

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