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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.53, 32,307.91 and 12,801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.53, 32,307.91 and 12,801.24 is: 17,665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.53 : 32,307.91 = 12,801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.53/32,307.91 = 12,801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.53x = 32,307.91 × 12,801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.53x = 413,581,349.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,581,349.81/23,411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,665.71

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