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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.30, 32,110.23 and 12,657.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.30, 32,110.23 and 12,657.91 is: 17,467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.30 : 32,110.23 = 12,657.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.30/32,110.23 = 12,657.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.30x = 32,110.23 × 12,657.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.30x = 406,448,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,448,401.42/23,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.90

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