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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.53, 32,128.35 and 12,671.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.53, 32,128.35 and 12,671.13 is: 17,486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.53 : 32,128.35 = 12,671.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.53/32,128.35 = 12,671.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.53x = 32,128.35 × 12,671.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.53x = 407,102,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,102,572.50/23,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,486.08

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