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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,241.91, 32,074.08 and 12,631.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,241.91, 32,074.08 and 12,631.55 is: 17,431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,241.91 : 32,074.08 = 12,631.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,241.91/32,074.08 = 12,631.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,241.91x = 32,074.08 × 12,631.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,241.91x = 405,145,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,145,184.85/23,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,431.67

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