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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,450.69, 32,362.31 and 12,841.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,450.69, 32,362.31 and 12,841.31 is: 17,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,450.69 : 32,362.31 = 12,841.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,450.69/32,362.31 = 12,841.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,450.69x = 32,362.31 × 12,841.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,450.69x = 415,574,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,574,374.44/23,450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,721.20

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