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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.82, 32,113.85 and 12,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.82, 32,113.85 and 12,660.44 is: 17,471.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.82 : 32,113.85 = 12,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.82/32,113.85 = 12,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.82x = 32,113.85 × 12,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.82x = 406,575,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,575,247.22/23,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,471.46

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