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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.23, 32,113.34 and 12,660.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.23, 32,113.34 and 12,660.87 is: 17,471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.23 : 32,113.34 = 12,660.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.23/32,113.34 = 12,660.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.23x = 32,113.34 × 12,660.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.23x = 406,582,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,582,823.01/23,271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,471.48

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