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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.65, 32,114.06 and 12,660.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.65, 32,114.06 and 12,660.91 is: 17,472.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.65 : 32,114.06 = 12,660.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.65/32,114.06 = 12,660.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.65x = 32,114.06 × 12,660.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.65x = 406,593,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,593,223.39/23,270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,472.36

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