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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,269.06, 32,111.11 and 12,658.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,269.06, 32,111.11 and 12,658.71 is: 17,468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,269.06 : 32,111.11 = 12,658.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,269.06/32,111.11 = 12,658.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,269.06x = 32,111.11 × 12,658.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,269.06x = 406,485,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,485,229.27/23,269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.91

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