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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.26, 32,128.14 and 12,670.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.26, 32,128.14 and 12,670.66 is: 17,485.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.26 : 32,128.14 = 12,670.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.26/32,128.14 = 12,670.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.26x = 32,128.14 × 12,670.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.26x = 407,084,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,084,738.37/23,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,485.51

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