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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.62, 32,059.55 and 12,621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.62, 32,059.55 and 12,621.16 is: 17,417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.62 : 32,059.55 = 12,621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.62/32,059.55 = 12,621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.62x = 32,059.55 × 12,621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.62x = 404,628,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,628,486.67/23,231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,417.15

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