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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,451.81, 32,363.51 and 12,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,451.81, 32,363.51 and 12,841.44 is: 17,721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,451.81 : 32,363.51 = 12,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,451.81/32,363.51 = 12,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,451.81x = 32,363.51 × 12,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,451.81x = 415,594,071.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,594,071.85/23,451.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,721.19

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