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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.63, 32,110.65 and 12,658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.63, 32,110.65 and 12,658.44 is: 17,468.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.63 : 32,110.65 = 12,658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.63/32,110.65 = 12,658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.63x = 32,110.65 × 12,658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.63x = 406,470,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,470,736.39/23,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.61

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