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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,269.30, 32,111.61 and 12,658.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,269.30, 32,111.61 and 12,658.91 is: 17,469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,269.30 : 32,111.61 = 12,658.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,269.30/32,111.61 = 12,658.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,269.30x = 32,111.61 × 12,658.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,269.30x = 406,497,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,497,980.95/23,269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,469.28

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