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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292.21, 32,143.29 and 12,681.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292.21, 32,143.29 and 12,681.89 is: 17,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292.21 : 32,143.29 = 12,681.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292.21/32,143.29 = 12,681.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292.21x = 32,143.29 × 12,681.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292.21x = 407,637,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,637,459.74/23,292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,501.02

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