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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.20, 32,169.51 and 12,701.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.20, 32,169.51 and 12,701.01 is: 17,527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.20 : 32,169.51 = 12,701.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.20/32,169.51 = 12,701.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.20x = 32,169.51 × 12,701.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.20x = 408,585,268.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,585,268.21/23,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.42

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