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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.80, 32,129.04 and 12,671.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.80, 32,129.04 and 12,671.49 is: 17,486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.80 : 32,129.04 = 12,671.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.80/32,129.04 = 12,671.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.80x = 32,129.04 × 12,671.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.80x = 407,122,809.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,122,809.07/23,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,486.74

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