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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.31, 32,307.62 and 12,801.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.31, 32,307.62 and 12,801.03 is: 17,665.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.31 : 32,307.62 = 12,801.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.31/32,307.62 = 12,801.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.31x = 32,307.62 × 12,801.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.31x = 413,570,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,570,812.85/23,411.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,665.43

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