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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349.61, 32,222.44 and 12,739.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349.61, 32,222.44 and 12,739.31 is: 17,580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349.61 : 32,222.44 = 12,739.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349.61/32,222.44 = 12,739.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349.61x = 32,222.44 × 12,739.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349.61x = 410,491,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,491,652.12/23,349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.24

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