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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.20, 32,086.31 and 12,640.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.20, 32,086.31 and 12,640.74 is: 17,444.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.20 : 32,086.31 = 12,640.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.20/32,086.31 = 12,640.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.20x = 32,086.31 × 12,640.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.20x = 405,594,639.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,594,639.07/23,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,444.03

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