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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,280.89, 32,126.63 and 12,670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,280.89, 32,126.63 and 12,670.56 is: 17,484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,280.89 : 32,126.63 = 12,670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,280.89/32,126.63 = 12,670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,280.89x = 32,126.63 × 12,670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,280.89x = 407,062,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,062,329.66/23,280.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.83

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