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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.95, 32,113.56 and 12,660.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.95, 32,113.56 and 12,660.49 is: 17,471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.95 : 32,113.56 = 12,660.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.95/32,113.56 = 12,660.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.95x = 32,113.56 × 12,660.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.95x = 406,573,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,573,405.24/23,270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,471.29

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