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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,282.40, 32,127.93 and 12,671.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,282.40, 32,127.93 and 12,671.81 is: 17,486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,282.40 : 32,127.93 = 12,671.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,282.40/32,127.93 = 12,671.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,282.40x = 32,127.93 × 12,671.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,282.40x = 407,119,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,119,024.65/23,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,486.13

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