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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.21, 32,251.84 and 12,761.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.21, 32,251.84 and 12,761.83 is: 17,611.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.21 : 32,251.84 = 12,761.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.21/32,251.84 = 12,761.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.21x = 32,251.84 × 12,761.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.21x = 411,592,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,592,499.27/23,371.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,611.09

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