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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.11, 32,114.93 and 12,661.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.11, 32,114.93 and 12,661.14 is: 17,472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.11 : 32,114.93 = 12,661.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.11/32,114.93 = 12,661.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.11x = 32,114.93 × 12,661.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.11x = 406,611,561.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,611,561.51/23,271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,472.81

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