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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.97, 32,184.25 and 12,711.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.97, 32,184.25 and 12,711.58 is: 17,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.97 : 32,184.25 = 12,711.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.97/32,184.25 = 12,711.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.97x = 32,184.25 × 12,711.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.97x = 409,112,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,112,668.62/23,321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,541.94

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