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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,276.34, 32,121.51 and 12,666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,276.34, 32,121.51 and 12,666.06 is: 17,479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,276.34 : 32,121.51 = 12,666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,276.34/32,121.51 = 12,666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,276.34x = 32,121.51 × 12,666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,276.34x = 406,852,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,852,972.95/23,276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,479.25

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