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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.44, 32,128.20 and 12,671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.44, 32,128.20 and 12,671.16 is: 17,486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.44 : 32,128.20 = 12,671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.44/32,128.20 = 12,671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.44x = 32,128.20 × 12,671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.44x = 407,101,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,101,562.71/23,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,486.10

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