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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.99, 32,113.04 and 12,660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.99, 32,113.04 and 12,660.62 is: 17,471.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.99 : 32,113.04 = 12,660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.99/32,113.04 = 12,660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.99x = 32,113.04 × 12,660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.99x = 406,570,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,570,772.62/23,270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,471.15

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