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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.41, 32,308.56 and 12,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.41, 32,308.56 and 12,801.60 is: 17,667.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.41 : 32,308.56 = 12,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.41/32,308.56 = 12,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.41x = 32,308.56 × 12,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.41x = 413,601,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,601,261.70/23,410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,667.41

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