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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.66, 32,183.91 and 12,711.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.66, 32,183.91 and 12,711.29 is: 17,541.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.66 : 32,183.91 = 12,711.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.66/32,183.91 = 12,711.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.66x = 32,183.91 × 12,711.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.66x = 409,098,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,098,852.42/23,321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,541.59

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