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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.97, 32,114.57 and 12,661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.97, 32,114.57 and 12,661.32 is: 17,472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.97 : 32,114.57 = 12,661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.97/32,114.57 = 12,661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.97x = 32,114.57 × 12,661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.97x = 406,612,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,612,847.43/23,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,472.97

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