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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.93, 32,060.12 and 12,621.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.93, 32,060.12 and 12,621.34 is: 17,417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.93 : 32,060.12 = 12,621.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.93/32,060.12 = 12,621.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.93x = 32,060.12 × 12,621.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.93x = 404,641,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,641,674.96/23,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,417.48

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