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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.58, 32,110.49 and 12,658.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.58, 32,110.49 and 12,658.25 is: 17,468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.58 : 32,110.49 = 12,658.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.58/32,110.49 = 12,658.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.58x = 32,110.49 × 12,658.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.58x = 406,462,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,462,721.96/23,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.31

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