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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.57, 32,114.68 and 12,661.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.57, 32,114.68 and 12,661.38 is: 17,472.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.57 : 32,114.68 = 12,661.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.57/32,114.68 = 12,661.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.57x = 32,114.68 × 12,661.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.57x = 406,616,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,616,135.40/23,271.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,472.66

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