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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,211.36, 32,031.86 and 12,601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,211.36, 32,031.86 and 12,601.04 is: 17,389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,211.36 : 32,031.86 = 12,601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,211.36/32,031.86 = 12,601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,211.36x = 32,031.86 × 12,601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,211.36x = 403,634,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,634,525.97/23,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,389.53

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