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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,361.67, 32,238.97 and 12,751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,361.67, 32,238.97 and 12,751.08 is: 17,596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,361.67 : 32,238.97 = 12,751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,361.67/32,238.97 = 12,751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,361.67x = 32,238.97 × 12,751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,361.67x = 411,081,685.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,081,685.59/23,361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,596.42

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