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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.48, 32,306.76 and 12,801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.48, 32,306.76 and 12,801.12 is: 17,664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.48 : 32,306.76 = 12,801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.48/32,306.76 = 12,801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.48x = 32,306.76 × 12,801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.48x = 413,562,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,562,711.57/23,411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,664.95

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