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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,211.64, 32,031.85 and 12,601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,211.64, 32,031.85 and 12,601.24 is: 17,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,211.64 : 32,031.85 = 12,601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,211.64/32,031.85 = 12,601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,211.64x = 32,031.85 × 12,601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,211.64x = 403,641,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,641,029.49/23,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,389.60

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