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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.34, 32,086.91 and 12,640.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.34, 32,086.91 and 12,640.97 is: 17,444.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.34 : 32,086.91 = 12,640.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.34/32,086.91 = 12,640.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.34x = 32,086.91 × 12,640.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.34x = 405,609,666.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,609,666.70/23,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,444.57

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