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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.93, 32,113.53 and 12,660.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.93, 32,113.53 and 12,660.32 is: 17,471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.93 : 32,113.53 = 12,660.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.93/32,113.53 = 12,660.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.93x = 32,113.53 × 12,660.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.93x = 406,567,566.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,567,566.13/23,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,471.05

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