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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.66, 32,161.86 and 12,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.66, 32,161.86 and 12,695.26 is: 17,519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.66 : 32,161.86 = 12,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.66/32,161.86 = 12,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.66x = 32,161.86 × 12,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.66x = 408,303,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,303,174.78/23,305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,519.49

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