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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,341.56, 32,212.44 and 12,731.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,341.56, 32,212.44 and 12,731.82 is: 17,570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,341.56 : 32,212.44 = 12,731.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,341.56/32,212.44 = 12,731.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,341.56x = 32,212.44 × 12,731.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,341.56x = 410,122,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,122,987.84/23,341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,570.50

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