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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,341.79, 32,211.95 and 12,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,341.79, 32,211.95 and 12,731.60 is: 17,569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,341.79 : 32,211.95 = 12,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,341.79/32,211.95 = 12,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,341.79x = 32,211.95 × 12,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,341.79x = 410,109,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,109,679.49/23,341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,569.76

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