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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,241.44, 32,071.87 and 12,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,241.44, 32,071.87 and 12,631 is: 17,430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,241.44 : 32,071.87 = 12,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,241.44/32,071.87 = 12,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,241.44x = 32,071.87 × 12,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,241.44x = 405,099,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,099,789.97/23,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,430.06

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