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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,341.89, 32,211.84 and 12,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,341.89, 32,211.84 and 12,731.70 is: 17,569.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,341.89 : 32,211.84 = 12,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,341.89/32,211.84 = 12,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,341.89x = 32,211.84 × 12,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,341.89x = 410,111,651.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,111,651.87/23,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,569.77

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