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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.66, 32,321.89 and 12,811.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.66, 32,321.89 and 12,811.29 is: 17,679.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.66 : 32,321.89 = 12,811.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.66/32,321.89 = 12,811.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.66x = 32,321.89 × 12,811.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.66x = 414,085,019.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,085,019.79/23,421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,679.58

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