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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,461.61, 32,376.99 and 12,851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,461.61, 32,376.99 and 12,851.26 is: 17,734.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,461.61 : 32,376.99 = 12,851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,461.61/32,376.99 = 12,851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,461.61x = 32,376.99 × 12,851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,461.61x = 416,085,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,085,083.76/23,461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,734.72

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