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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.50, 32,059.62 and 12,621.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.50, 32,059.62 and 12,621.13 is: 17,417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.50 : 32,059.62 = 12,621.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.50/32,059.62 = 12,621.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.50x = 32,059.62 × 12,621.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.50x = 404,628,551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,628,551.62/23,231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,417.24

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