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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,451.84, 32,363.22 and 12,841.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,451.84, 32,363.22 and 12,841.48 is: 17,721.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,451.84 : 32,363.22 = 12,841.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,451.84/32,363.22 = 12,841.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,451.84x = 32,363.22 × 12,841.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,451.84x = 415,591,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,591,480.55/23,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,721.06

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