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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,269.65, 32,112.68 and 12,659.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,269.65, 32,112.68 and 12,659.91 is: 17,470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,269.65 : 32,112.68 = 12,659.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,269.65/32,112.68 = 12,659.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,269.65x = 32,112.68 × 12,659.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,269.65x = 406,543,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,543,575.36/23,269.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,470.98

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