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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,351.76, 32,225.31 and 12,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,351.76, 32,225.31 and 12,741.84 is: 17,583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,351.76 : 32,225.31 = 12,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,351.76/32,225.31 = 12,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,351.76x = 32,225.31 × 12,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,351.76x = 410,609,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,609,743.97/23,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,583.67

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