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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,441.76, 32,349.69 and 12,831.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,441.76, 32,349.69 and 12,831.30 is: 17,707.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,441.76 : 32,349.69 = 12,831.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,441.76/32,349.69 = 12,831.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,441.76x = 32,349.69 × 12,831.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,441.76x = 415,088,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,088,577.30/23,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,707.23

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