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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.96, 32,109.84 and 12,657.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.96, 32,109.84 and 12,657.96 is: 17,467.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.96 : 32,109.84 = 12,657.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.96/32,109.84 = 12,657.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.96x = 32,109.84 × 12,657.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.96x = 406,445,070.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,445,070.33/23,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.26

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