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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.48, 32,128.58 and 12,671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.48, 32,128.58 and 12,671.22 is: 17,486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.48 : 32,128.58 = 12,671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.48/32,128.58 = 12,671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.48x = 32,128.58 × 12,671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.48x = 407,108,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,108,305.47/23,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,486.36

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