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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,466.54, 32,383.55 and 12,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,466.54, 32,383.55 and 12,711.20 is: 17,541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,466.54 : 32,383.55 = 12,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,466.54/32,383.55 = 12,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,466.54x = 32,383.55 × 12,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,466.54x = 411,633,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,633,717.20/23,466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,541.31

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