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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.53, 32,129.24 and 12,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.53, 32,129.24 and 12,671.88 is: 17,487.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.53 : 32,129.24 = 12,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.53/32,129.24 = 12,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.53x = 32,129.24 × 12,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.53x = 407,137,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,137,810.41/23,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,487.59

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