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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,451.64, 32,361.78 and 12,841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,451.64, 32,361.78 and 12,841.40 is: 17,720.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,451.64 : 32,361.78 = 12,841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,451.64/32,361.78 = 12,841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,451.64x = 32,361.78 × 12,841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,451.64x = 415,570,561.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,570,561.69/23,451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,720.32

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