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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.87, 32,110.77 and 12,658.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.87, 32,110.77 and 12,658.26 is: 17,468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.87 : 32,110.77 = 12,658.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.87/32,110.77 = 12,658.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.87x = 32,110.77 × 12,658.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.87x = 406,466,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,466,475.46/23,268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.25

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