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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.49, 32,059.44 and 12,621.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.49, 32,059.44 and 12,621.36 is: 17,417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.49 : 32,059.44 = 12,621.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.49/32,059.44 = 12,621.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.49x = 32,059.44 × 12,621.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.49x = 404,633,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,633,733.64/23,231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,417.47

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