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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.67, 32,252.90 and 12,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.67, 32,252.90 and 12,761.30 is: 17,610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.67 : 32,252.90 = 12,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.67/32,252.90 = 12,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.67x = 32,252.90 × 12,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.67x = 411,588,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,588,949.60/23,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.59

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