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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,341.68, 32,211.92 and 12,731.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,341.68, 32,211.92 and 12,731.68 is: 17,569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,341.68 : 32,211.92 = 12,731.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,341.68/32,211.92 = 12,731.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,341.68x = 32,211.92 × 12,731.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,341.68x = 410,111,857.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,111,857.63/23,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,569.94

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