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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,452.21, 32,363.87 and 12,697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,452.21, 32,363.87 and 12,697.12 is: 17,521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,452.21 : 32,363.87 = 12,697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,452.21/32,363.87 = 12,697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,452.21x = 32,363.87 × 12,697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,452.21x = 410,927,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,927,941.05/23,452.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,521.93

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