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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,205.64, 32,024.16 and 12,595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,205.64, 32,024.16 and 12,595.25 is: 17,381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,205.64 : 32,024.16 = 12,595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,205.64/32,024.16 = 12,595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,205.64x = 32,024.16 × 12,595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,205.64x = 403,352,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,352,201.16/23,205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,381.65

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