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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.54, 32,059.40 and 12,621.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.54, 32,059.40 and 12,621.18 is: 17,417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.54 : 32,059.40 = 12,621.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.54/32,059.40 = 12,621.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.54x = 32,059.40 × 12,621.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.54x = 404,627,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,627,458.09/23,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,417.16

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