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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,361.21, 32,238.61 and 12,750.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,361.21, 32,238.61 and 12,750.62 is: 17,595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,361.21 : 32,238.61 = 12,750.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,361.21/32,238.61 = 12,750.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,361.21x = 32,238.61 × 12,750.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,361.21x = 411,062,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,062,072.37/23,361.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.92

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