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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.67, 32,059.67 and 12,621.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.67, 32,059.67 and 12,621.23 is: 17,417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.67 : 32,059.67 = 12,621.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.67/32,059.67 = 12,621.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.67x = 32,059.67 × 12,621.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.67x = 404,632,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,632,468.79/23,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,417.28

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