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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.85, 32,406.20 and 12,871.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.85, 32,406.20 and 12,871.93 is: 17,763.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.85 : 32,406.20 = 12,871.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.85/32,406.20 = 12,871.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.85x = 32,406.20 × 12,871.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.85x = 417,130,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,130,337.97/23,481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,763.95

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