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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.90, 32,111.66 and 12,658.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.90, 32,111.66 and 12,658.58 is: 17,469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.90 : 32,111.66 = 12,658.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.90/32,111.66 = 12,658.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.90x = 32,111.66 × 12,658.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.90x = 406,488,017.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,488,017.04/23,268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,469.15

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