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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,351.60, 32,225.12 and 12,741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,351.60, 32,225.12 and 12,741.14 is: 17,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,351.60 : 32,225.12 = 12,741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,351.60/32,225.12 = 12,741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,351.60x = 32,225.12 × 12,741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,351.60x = 410,584,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,584,765.44/23,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,582.73

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