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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,341.23, 32,211.68 and 12,731.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,341.23, 32,211.68 and 12,731.45 is: 17,569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,341.23 : 32,211.68 = 12,731.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,341.23/32,211.68 = 12,731.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,341.23x = 32,211.68 × 12,731.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,341.23x = 410,101,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,101,168.62/23,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,569.82

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