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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,211.56, 32,031.90 and 12,601.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,211.56, 32,031.90 and 12,601.19 is: 17,389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,211.56 : 32,031.90 = 12,601.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,211.56/32,031.90 = 12,601.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,211.56x = 32,031.90 × 12,601.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,211.56x = 403,639,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,639,897.80/23,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,389.61

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