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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,211.70, 32,032.34 and 12,601.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,211.70, 32,032.34 and 12,601.41 is: 17,390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,211.70 : 32,032.34 = 12,601.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,211.70/32,032.34 = 12,601.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,211.70x = 32,032.34 × 12,601.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,211.70x = 403,652,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,652,649.60/23,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.05

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