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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.93, 32,110.77 and 12,658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.93, 32,110.77 and 12,658.32 is: 17,468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.93 : 32,110.77 = 12,658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.93/32,110.77 = 12,658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.93x = 32,110.77 × 12,658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.93x = 406,468,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,468,402.11/23,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.29

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