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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,451.39, 32,363.69 and 12,841.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,451.39, 32,363.69 and 12,841.25 is: 17,721.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,451.39 : 32,363.69 = 12,841.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,451.39/32,363.69 = 12,841.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,451.39x = 32,363.69 × 12,841.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,451.39x = 415,590,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,590,008.19/23,451.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,721.34

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