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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,341.65, 32,211.11 and 12,731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,341.65, 32,211.11 and 12,731.06 is: 17,568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,341.65 : 32,211.11 = 12,731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,341.65/32,211.11 = 12,731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,341.65x = 32,211.11 × 12,731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,341.65x = 410,081,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,081,349.37/23,341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,568.65

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