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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.88, 32,110.12 and 12,658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.88, 32,110.12 and 12,658.56 is: 17,468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.88 : 32,110.12 = 12,658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.88/32,110.12 = 12,658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.88x = 32,110.12 × 12,658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.88x = 406,467,656.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,467,656.78/23,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.29

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