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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.21, 32,183.84 and 12,711.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.21, 32,183.84 and 12,711.63 is: 17,541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.21 : 32,183.84 = 12,711.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.21/32,183.84 = 12,711.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.21x = 32,183.84 × 12,711.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.21x = 409,109,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,109,002.50/23,322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,541.61

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