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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.59, 32,128.75 and 12,671.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.59, 32,128.75 and 12,671.30 is: 17,486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.59 : 32,128.75 = 12,671.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.59/32,128.75 = 12,671.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.59x = 32,128.75 × 12,671.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.59x = 407,113,126.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,113,126.04/23,281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,486.48

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